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MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS

  MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles that belong to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. They have scaly skin, four legs (except for some legless species), movable eyelids, and external ear openings. They are mostly carnivorous and have various adaptations to avoid predators, such as venom, camouflage, and tail regeneration. There are more than 7,000 species of lizards in the world, living in different habitats and climates. Some of the most well-known lizards are the Komodo dragon, the chameleon, the gecko, and the iguana. Lizards are not dangerous to humans, however, some lizards are poisonous and can harm a person if they are touched or bitten by these reptiles. Certain lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, can grow to large sizes and have been known to attack and kill people. Most lizards, in reality, are harmless to humans, as are most turtles; however, there are certain members of both groups that can kill, maim, make ill, or inflict at...
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Cinnamomum verum

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Cinnamomum verum   Cinnamomum verum Common Name: “True cinnamon”, Sri Lanka, Ceylon cinnamon Hindi Name: Dalchini Tamil Name: Channalavangam, Karuva Malayalam Name: Elavangam, Vayana Kannada Name: Dalchini Cinnamomum verum   is native to South Asia, but had already been introduced pan-tropically in the 1700s. The fruit are eaten by birds and spread widely, and it has become invasive on Indian and Pacific Ocean islands, especially the Seychelles and Samoa. Once established, it becomes the dominant tree in moist mostly lowland tropical forests, and through competition can gradually affect the species richness of native forest, as the dense canopy shades out all other plants, creating species-poor stands that may cover large areas. . Another species Cinnamomum aromaticum , is less expensive and has a stronger flavor, is often marketed as “cinnamon,”   Cinnamomum verum   is generally considered to have a more delicate flavor that is more suitable...
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Nardostachys jatamansi

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Nardostachys jatamansi   Nardostachys jatamansi  Common Names:   Jatamansi ,Sambullateeb , Sumbul-ut-teeb , balchar Malayalam Name : Jadamanji      Nardostachys jatamansi   is a   flowering plant   of the   Valerian   family that grows in the  Himalayas . It is a source of a type of intensely aromatic amber-colored   essential oil , spikenard . The oil has, since ancient times, been used as a perfume, as a medicine and in religious contexts The plant has a rich history of medicinal use and has been valued for centuries in herbal medicines. Please click on the following link to download a high quality picture of Nardostachys jatamansi: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxtZ4KlAYDgGRk1KbzFGQklycTA/view?usp=sharing
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Plumeria alba

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Plumeria alba   Plumeria alba Common Names: caterpillar tree. pagoda tree, pigeon wood. Nosegay tree Plumeria alba is a small tree known for is pungently fragrant, spiral shaped blooms typically produced from June through November.This tree has a thin bark and milky sap. Plumeria alba   is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. flowers are edible and eaten as fritters, while the heart of the wood is part of a traditional medical preparation taken as a   vermiform or as a   laxative . Please click on the following link to download high quality picture of plumeria  alba : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxtZ4KlAYDgGZlNOVWNzMGlJUm8/view?usp=sharing
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Salacia fruticosa

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Salacia fruticosa  Botanical Name: Salacia fruticosa Malayalam Name: Ponkarandi, Eakanayakam   Salacia fruticosa,  is a perennial herb  endemic to Western Ghats, India. They are found in the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, also in the sacred groves and plains. Flowering and fruiting season is February to May. Salacia fruticosa  is an herb that has a long history of use as a treatment for diabetes in herbal medicine. Mugs made from salacia wood are used by people with diabetes to drink water. In addition to treating diabetes, salacia fruticosa is used for treating gonorrhea, asthma, itchiness, joint pain (rheumatism), obesity, thirst, and menstrual problems.   Please click on the following link to download a high quality picture of Salacia fruticosa. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxtZ4KlAYDgGeXJSbk5MMmpkczQ/view?usp=sharing
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Wrightia Tinctoria

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Wrightia Tinctoria Wrightia tinctoria Botanical Name :  Wrightia tinctoria Common Name :  Pala Indigo Plant, Sweet Indrajao,  Ivory wood Sanskrit  Name : Svetakutaja, Hayamaraka   Hindi Name : Duhi, Mitaindarjau Kapar Malayalam Name : Dandappala, Ayyappala, Vettupala                Wrightia Tinctoria is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 10 meters and native to India and Burma. Wrightia is named after a Scottish physician and botanist William Wright.In herbal medicine the leaves are used in treating hypertension. Leaves, flowers and fruits are source of a kind of indigo called Pala-indigo.                  Please click on the following link for downloading high quality picture of Wrightia tinctoria : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxtZ4KlAYDgGWDg3b21KbGxCS2s/view?usp=sharing
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Bambusa multiplex

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Bambusa multiplex Bambusa multiplex Common Name: Hedge bamboo Bambusa multiplex is an evergreen Bamboo growing to four meter. It can tolerate  up to  a-12 degree Celsius. Culms of Bambusa multiplex is used to make Paper. The canes are used as good poles. As the volume is less, canes are rarely used for pulp production. Canes can be split very easily and they are very flexible. Hence they are used to make baskets, mats etc.  Please click on the following link for downloading high quality picture of Bambusa multiplex: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxtZ4KlAYDgGNEtDci1GSEI5cnM/view?usp=sharing
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Ficus Racemosa

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Ficus Racemosa   Ficus Racemosa Botanical Name :  Ficus Racemosa Common  Names :   cluster fig, country fig, crattock, gular fig, redwood fig Sanskrit Name :  audumbara, brahanvrkisha, gular, hemadugdhaka, jantukaphalah, Hindi Name :  dumar, dharma patra, goolar, jantu phal, pani bhuj, pushp-hina Malayalam Name :  aththi Tamil Name :  anai, atti, malaiyin munivan, utumparam                  Ficus Racemosa is a medium sized deciduous tree which shed its leaf  for a period in August or September. Ficus Racemosa tree is an important food source for a variety of birds and animals.                  In the herbal medicine, roots are used in treating, bark is good for gynaecological disorders. Fruits are useful in the treatment of leucorrhoea, blood disorders, burning sensation, fatigue, urinary discharges, lepro...
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Alstonia venenata

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Alstonia venenata Alstonia venenata Common Name:Poison Devil Tree Malayalam Name: analivegam Sanskrit Name: Anadana Tamil Name: Sinnappalai Telugu Name: edaakula paala Alstonia venenata (P oison Devil Tree) is a small tree growing up to 6 meters tall. The bark of Alstonia venenata is greyish brown. Leaves are simple. Flowers are white, occurring in clusters at branch ends. They are drought tolerant and hardy species once established. Roots and fruits of Alstonia venenata are believed to be useful for skin diseases, leprosy, cobra and other venomous snake bites, epilepsy, fatigue, fever, syphilis, insanity, epilepsy etc. Please click on the following link to download high quality picture of   Alstonia venenata. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxtZ4KlAYDgGaTZHUTQyc0Jyclk/view?usp=sharing
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SNAKES ARE OUR FRIENDS NOT FOES

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SNAKES ARE OUR FRIENDS NOT FOES         Snakes make up a significant proportion of the middle-order predators that keep our natural ecosystems working. Without them the numbers of prey species would increase to unnatural levels and the predators that eat snakes struggle to find food.            The feeding habits of snakes act as a natural form of pest control.   Snakes are predators and feed on a variety of creatures which would harm us and our farm in many ways. Small snakes feed on many harmful bugs and insects. Larger ones eat mice, rats, and other small mammals that can destroy crops or damage personal property.           Snakes tend to effectively control rodent populations in particular.   Snake venom, fat and oil have medicinal property. Snakes are a key component in the balance of nature. Their presence or removal from an area directly impacts the health of an ecosystem....
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