| Konkan Pinda |
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| File size | 82608 |
| Original date | 8/25/07 10:35 AM |
| Resolution | 512 x 768 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 6.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/640s |
| Aperture | 4.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | SONY |
| Camera model | DSC-H1 |
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Botanical name: Pinda concanensis Family: Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Synonyms: Heracleum pinda
Konkan Pinda is an annual herb with tuberous roots, which grows up to 1-2 ft high. It has short branched stems. Pinnate leaves are 10-20 cm long, 3-4 cm ovate, toothed, 3-lobed leaflets. White flowers are 1 cm across, and are arranged in beautiful compound umbels 5-10 cm across. Petals of outer flowers are larger, and 8-10 mm, obovate, 2-lobed. Occasionally seen on the edges of cliffs in forest clearings in the Western Ghats.
Identification credit: Pravin Kawale
| Photographed in Lonavala, Maharashtra. |