Nilgiri Moorale / Nilgiri Flemingia
Flemingia nilgheriensis
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
- Flowering
- August-February
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Kannada
- ನೀಲಗಿರಿ ಮೂರೆಲೆ Nilgiri moorale
- Malayalam
- കരിമ്പാല karimbala
About Nilgiri Moorale
Nilgiri Flemingia (Flemingia nilgheriensis) is a herb belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in grasslands. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Nilgiri Moorale belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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