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Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by mullookkaaran, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. mullookkaaran

    mullookkaaran New Member

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    This is from Kavaratti Island (India). Heliotropium Foertherianum
     
    Last edited: Sep 16, 2013
  2. Tony Rodd

    Tony Rodd Active Member

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    Looks like Argusia argentea, a shrub or even a small tree of wide distribution on tropical seashores. Some botanists merge Argusia with the large genus Heliotropium, in which case this species takes the name Heliotropium foertherianum.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Grr! Another change of name.
    Thanks Tony, my pics are all labelled Tournefortia argentea.... the old name
    Have now corrected them.
     
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    Thanks.... Post edited and added Scientific name
     

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