The flower is karvi or strobilanthes callosa, the species of it presently blooming in the Chorla Ghats being one that sees flowering after a gap of eight years – a rare blooming, which will turn ...

Found all along the Western Ghats, the strobilanthes callosa is a curious shrub, even for researchers. It flowers only once in its lifetime. Post-flowering, the plant is left laden with fruits ...

Scientifically named strobilanthes callosa, they are currently in full bloom across this mountain range. Fortunately for Mumbaikars, these plants also have homes across several green lungs.

The karvi plant (Strobilanthes callosa) transforms hillsides with a stunning display of purple flowers. Its mass bloomings, occurring at such long intervals, make it a highly anticipated event.

More than 50 species of Strobilanthes (Neelakurinji), all endemic to the Western ... “Strobilanthes kunthiana will flower in Eravikulam in 2030 and Strobilanthes callosa in Chorla Ghat in 2024.

The Karvy (Strobilanthes callosus or Carvia Callosa) blooms between July and September. But it takes nearly a decade for the bloom cycle to happen. Dr V Shubhalaxmi from the Bombay Natural History ...

Augustine recently published a book on the 64 species of Strobilanthes in the Western Ghats. In addition to Kurinji 20 other species are blooming this year, presenting flowers in shades from white ...