The head of the Botany Department of Rasmi AR lends the facts of the largest and most difficult seed in the Kingdom of Plants, a double coconut, at an exhibition that took place on Tuesday at the Victoria College government in Palakkad.
The Botanic Department of Victoria College organizes two -day extravaganze for botany enthusiasts, shows an exclusive exhibition of rare plants and seeds as part of its Platinum jubilee celebrations.
On Tuesday, the opening day, Awestruck visitors were when they had to see and touch the plants that they had previously seen only in photos and videos. The display also questioned their existing knowledge and offered new knowledge about the fascinating world of botany.
“We have heard the popular Malaysian song” Ninadar Poothu Nin Manasin Thazhavarayil “. But did you know that the trees of Deodar Cedar not a flower?
The field of rare plants
Visitors were introduced into rare plants such as Equisetum, also known as the gold indicator plant. Rasmi AR, head of the botany department, explained: “This plant is a valuable tool for biogeochemical prospects, as his tissues may indicate the presence of gold deposits in the surrounding soil.”
The exhibition represented an impressive number of specimens, including eyelashes, mushrooms, lichens and mesheophytes. The special booth introduced the geological timeline and monitored the development of plants from eyelashes to pteridophytes and gymnosperm.
Botany students at university were at hand to explain various fascinating plants such as bird fern, walking ferns, Maidenhair Fern and dog’s Ear Fern.
Endemic to Palakkad
The rare highlight of the exhibition was Cycas Annaikalensis, a species of Cycad, which was only in Palakkad. “This plant is endemic to our region and cannot be found anywhere else in the world,” said Mr. Philip, showing proudly to the species discovered in 2006.
Another rare treatment for botany was a pine tree with Wollemi, a critically endangered coniferous tree originating in Australia. “There are only about 20 Wollemi pine in the world,” said Mr. Philip.
The exhibition introduced the largest and most difficult seed in the world. “This is the seed of Lodotaa Maldivica, a rare palm from Seychelles. It is known for the production of double coconut, the largest seed,” Dr. Rasmi.
Crowd -up
Other peaks included a snake climbing plant and Sanjeevani (Selaginella Bryopteris), a plant submerged in a legend. Sanjeevani, known for his ability to survive drought and revival, has fascinated many students. His mention in Epic Ramayana added to his attraction.
Insectivorous nepenthes, or or pitcher, was a crowd. Students volunteers enthusiastically explained how Venus Flytrap captures prey by closing the leaves on the touch. “This plant thrives in the soil of nutrients by completing their diet in insects,” they said.
The exhibition showed various types of forests and emphasized the gap in Palakkad in Western Ghats. The department museum depicted old and new agricultural instruments and household items. Student projects and startups were also introduced. In another part, scientists have explained about plants that can be harmful, how plant cells, natural colors from plants and how plants make food through photosynthesis.
The show will be closed on Wednesday.
Published – 23 September 2025 20:33
