Heliotropium indicum - Indian turnsole

Rashida Atthar

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Jul 11, 2010, 11:53:52 AM7/11/10

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Heliotropium indicum seen flowering at Yeoor part of the national park in Mumbai during the last week of June '10.

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Rashida.

Heliotropium indicum herb.JPG

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tanay bose

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Jul 11, 2010, 12:33:36 PM7/11/10

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Attaching the description of the plant from Eflora of China

Description: http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200019035

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mani nair

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Jul 11, 2010, 12:57:55 PM7/11/10

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Also known as Indian turnsole. The butterflies from the Tiger family like this flower as it contains a chemical used by the butterfly to produce phermones needed to attract a mate.
Thanks for sharing.

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Mani Nair.

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