Achyranthes bidentata

Achyranthes bidentata  Amaranthaceae

Chaff Flower,

 Ox/Pig’s Knee

MAL: പെരുംകടലാടി Perumkadalaadi 

 TAM: Nayuruvi 

 bloomed near Ramakkalmedu, Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA terminal spike racemose 

flower (non fragrant) diameter:04mm, 

wild moisture sloppy sunlight habitat, herb, creeping/climbing, branches, weak rigid purple stem, 02 meters height, 

leaves opposite ovate apex serrated margins, 

perennial, 

Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu

 *plant name identified by

 https://efloraofindia.com/achyranthes-bidentata