Ceropegia spp. (Apocynaceae); Critically Endangered; Place of pic taken: Satara (Maharastra) Medicinally Useful
Ceropegia spp. (Apocynaceae) Critically Endangered; Place of Pic taken: Satara Medicinally Useful
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Latjeera/ Chirchita, Achyranthes aspera Linn.; Amarantnaceae
Latzira-This is a common weed with spike inflorescence. The plants are used medicinally for several diseases such as piles, colic, boils, etc. and also used as an antidote for snake bite and scorpion sting.
Pollen Grains of Marijuana/Bhang (Cannabis sativa, Cannabaceae)
Species of Cannabaceae are wind pollinated. The pollen grains are oblate spheroidal. The pollen grains are rounded triangular to circular with 2-4 pores. The sexine is thin and granular and thickened at the pores. Pollen grains are typically 23-28 micrometers.
