Akki Kalanji Kodava Name ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಕಾಳಂಜಿ English Name Edible Wild Tuber belonging to the Dioscorea group Short Description An edible wild tuber traditionally gathered from the forests and countryside of Kodagu. Full Description Akki Kalanji… read more »
Ambatte – Hog Plum A Native Fruit Tree of Kodagu Kodava name: Ambatte Kannada name : Goddada Kayi, Kodali Mavu, Amate kayi English name: Hog Plum / Indian Hog Plum Scientific name: Spondias pinnata (L.f.)… read more »
Amme pann (Canthium dicoccum) one of the native trees in Kodagu is found in Western Ghats of India. Trees grow up to 10 m, leaves are lance-shaped, with the broad end at the top, smooth, sides curving inward, toward… read more »
Nettle leaf grows from 1 to 2mtrs tall during summer and down to the ground during winter. Nettles are the food for several species like butterflies and moths. When these leaves come in contact with… read more »
Animals are an important part of Kodagu’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Learning their names in Kodava Thaak helps preserve our traditional vocabulary and deepen our connection with the natural world. Explore the names of… read more »
Freshwater fishes, dwelling in rivers and lakes with a salinity below 0.05%, distinguish themselves from marine counterparts mainly through differences in salinity levels. Notably, 41.24% of known fish species flourish in these freshwater habitats. Beyond… read more »
Ara mara (Ficus exasperate Vahl) one of the native trees in Kodagu also known as Sandpaper tree is a small to medium-sized tree in the banyan group of figs,which grows up to 18 M tall. Kodava Ara mara English… read more »
Arali mara/ara Chittaal mara(Ficus religiosa L)one of the native trees in Kodagu is a large dry season deciduous or semi-evergreen tree up to 30 m tall. This tree is considered sacred by the followers of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Kodava Arali mara/ara Chittaal mara English Peepal tree… read more »