Thursday, February 28, 2013

Krishna kaladi ( Pedilanthus titymaloides)




Pedilanthus titymaloides
Malayalam name

Krishna kaladi


English name:

Devils backbone


Botanic name:

Pedilanthus titymaloides


Family:

Euphorbiaceae
Pedilanthus titymaloides


This plant is drought tolerant and grows in very dry soil.

It is primarily used as a garden border plant.

The roots, stems, and leaves of the plant are poisonous

These parts of the plant contain certain Carcinogenic chemicals.


Pedilanthus titymaloides
Pedilanthus titymaloides


Pedilanthus titymaloides

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