| Deccan Shrub-Mint |
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| File size | 139808 |
| Original date | 9/22/06 12:36 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 6.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/200s |
| Aperture | 4.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | SONY |
| Camera model | DSC-H1 |
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Botanical name: Pogostemon deccanensis Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonyms: Eusteralis deccanensis
Synonyms: Eusteralis deccanensis
Jambhli manjiri is a small erect acquatic herb which grows up to 8-20 cm high.
Branched stems are leafy, and arise out of creeping rootstocks. Narrow
stalkless leaves occur in whorls of 5 or more. Flowers occur in dense hairy
branched spikes, 3-7 cm long. Flower tube is hairy and purple, 2-3 mm. Hairy
purple stamens protrude out of the flowers.
| Identification credit: Pravin Kawale | Photographed in Maharashtra. |
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