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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