Is this Malachra capitata ?

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Neha Singh

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Oct 19, 2011, 4:52:32 AM10/19/11
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This wild shrub I photographed at Pune on Nov 2010.
Loks like Brazil Jute but I m not certain.
Plz validate / identify.

Thanks
Neha S
Brazil jute may b.JPG
Mallow family.JPG

Madhuri Raut

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Oct 19, 2011, 5:05:08 AM10/19/11
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Nice catch Neha ji esp the 2nd pic. 
Regards
Bhagyashri

Dinesh Valke

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Oct 19, 2011, 5:15:21 AM10/19/11
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No doubts Neha ji.
The tell-tale leaves, the crowd of bracts holding the flower point to Malachra capitata.
Regards.
Dinesh

Tanay Bose

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Oct 19, 2011, 8:36:24 AM10/19/11
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Yes Malachra capitata from Malvaceae.
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Neha Singh

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Oct 19, 2011, 8:55:39 AM10/19/11
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Thanks Bhagyashri Ji for appreciation n Thanks Dinesh Sir n Tanay Sir for Id confirmation.

Neha S

Satish Phadke

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Oct 19, 2011, 10:17:23 AM10/19/11
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Yes growing wild in Warje area Pune

On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Neha Singh <neha.v...@gmail.com> wrote:



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hari lal

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Oct 20, 2011, 1:38:51 AM10/20/11
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very nice neha ji thanks for sharing
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mani nair

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Oct 20, 2011, 7:48:25 AM10/20/11
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Neha ji, beautiful flowers.  It is also known by name Brazil Jute.
Regards,
Mani.
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