Latest news with #Apiaceae
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
New plant species found in Western Ghats
A new plant species belonging to the genus Pinda in the family Apiaceae has been discovered in the Western Ghats. A release said that it was identified as part of the research work of C. Rekha, a research scholar in the Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode. The study was carried out under the guidance of K.M. Manudev, with contributions from co-researchers M.K. Prashanth of St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, and Ajay Nath Gangurde of the Institute of Science, Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai. This attractive plant, with white flowers emerging from a tuberous rootstock at the onset of the monsoon, was discovered at Torna Fort in Pune district, Maharashtra. The details have been published in the July issue of the international journal Nordic Journal of Botany. The species grows up to about one metre tall and starts flowering from June. It belongs to the carrot-cumin family (Apiaceae). The species has been named Pinda mukherjeeana in honour of Prasanta Kumar Mukherjee, an eminent botanist.
Arab News
23-06-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Hazaa plant flourishes in Saudi Arabia's northern deserts
RIYADH: Despite the harsh desert climate in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders province, native plants have found a way not only to survive but to thrive. Among the local flora is the Hazaa plant, known scientifically as Ducrosia anethifolia. The plant is native to the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and is part of the Apiaceae family of plants, which includes crops and medicinal plants, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Due to its ability to handle high levels of drought and salinity, Hazaa has proved its ability to survive in difficult climatic conditions. The plant is known for its captivating aroma, and reaches a height of approximately 35 centimeters. In addition, its unique appearance comes from its long, oval-shaped gray-green leaves that have sharp points, making the plant easily recognizable among other plants in the wild. Along with its pleasant smell, the plant produces small, light yellow, umbrella-like flowers during the flowering season, with 12 to 18 flowers on each stem. The Northern Borders region is also home to other plant species, including Reseda alba, Salsola tetrandra shrubs and lavender.
