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 (Spondias pinnata (L.f) Kurz.) one of the native trees in Kodagu is a deciduous tree which grows up to 25 m tall. The bark is greyish, smooth and aromatic. Flowers are white in colour… 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 »
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 »
Athakunge (Elaeocarpus serratus L.) is one of the native trees of Kodagu, known for its graceful form and ecological value. This large evergreen tree can grow up to 18 metres tall, standing as a dignified… read more »