Month: November 2024

Sonneratia caseolaris – Kuhlhavah

Sonneratia caseolaris, commonly known as the mangrove apple, belongs to the genus Sonneratia, which consists of nine distinct species, including seven primary species and two

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Euphorbia hirta – Kiruthona

Euphorbia hirta, known locally in the Maldives as Kiruthona, is a small annual herb valued for its medicinal properties. Commonly referred to as the Asthma

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Hunigondi Filaa – Phyla nodiflora

Hunigondi Filaa is a very common medicinal plant in the Maldives. From my childhood, I remember hearing my mom and others in the community talk

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Wandering Midget – Agriocnemis pygmaea

The Agriocnemis pygmaea, also known as the wandering midget or pygmy wisp, is a fascinating species of damselfly belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. This petite

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Ischnura senegalensis – Common Bluetail Damselfly

Ischnura senegalensis, also known as the common bluetail, marsh bluetail, ubiquitous bluetail, African bluetail, or Senegal golden dartlet, is a widespread damselfly in the Coenagrionidae

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