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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Abelmoschus moschatus



Abelmoschus moschatus


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Common Name:  Musk Mallow, Musk okra Malayalam Name: Kasturi venda, Latha kasturi,       Kattu kasturi.
 Sanskrit: Latha kasturika Tamil: Vettrilai kasturi Telugu: Kasturibhenda





             This plant is close relative of Okra, native to India, Valued for its scented seeds, It is an erect, annual herb with reflexed, reddish hairs on the stems, 50-180cm height. Leaves are Hairy, Alternate, 3-5 lobed and cordate at the base. Flowers are large, hibiscus like, Yellow in colour with purple centres. Fruits are edible, hairy capsule, 6-8 cm long and ovoid-cylindrical. and seeds small, kidney shaped, dark in colour and musky-scented.

Medicinal properties of Abelmoschus moschatus:

Tender fruits are used as stimulant and used as a home remedy for mouth ulcers.
The seeds are bitter, sweet, aromatic, cooling, cardio tonic, digestive, improves digestion and appetite, constipating, antispasmodic, deodorant, insecticidal and tonic.

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