Dalu Nili / Sheild Indigo
Indigofera dalzellii
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Goa
- Flowering
- July-September
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
- ಡಾಲು ನೀಲಿ dalu nili
About Dalu Nili
Sheild Indigo (Indigofera dalzellii) 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. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-September.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Dalu Nili belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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