A flycatcher on the meadows.
Nests of Baya Weaver
Spotted an owl sitting in the trunk of the tree blending itself to invisibility. If it was not for the hawk eye of our guide, there was no way of sighting this beautiful bird. Perfect way to survive the wild.
Name of species- Coleus Forskohlii
Common Name- Gandhamulika,Coleus
Family- Lamiaceae
Photo taken on- 19 Jan,2010
At- Smiriti Van,Jaipur
Description- Coleus forskohlii is a medicinal plant containing a large number of bioactive compounds. The roots yield an essential oil which has antimicrobial properties and is therefore, put to use in osmetics.Coleus forskohlii is the only source of forskolin, the analogues of which are of immense value in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.