15 species, three languages, one record each
Know what you are planting before it goes in the ground — its names in Sinhala, Tamil and English, a short profile, and how often it needs care.
Karanja
කරඳ/கரஞ்சி
Karanja is a medium- to large-sized tree with dense foliage and is generally evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Lovi Tree
ලොවි ගස/லோவி மரம்
The Lovi Tree, locally called ලොවි (Lovi), is scientifically named Flacourtia inermis.
Mango Tree
අඹ ගස/மாமரம்
The mango tree is a large, evergreen fruit tree widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.
Mee Tree
මී ගස/இலுப்பை மரம்
A venerable native canopy tree with fragrant blossoms and nutrient-rich organic leaf fall for agriculture.
Papaya
පැපොල්/பப்பாளி
Papaya is a fast-growing fruit plant that is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.
Pomegranate
දෙළුම්/மாதுளை
The pomegranate is a shrub or small tree with glossy leaves and attractive bright red flowers.
Star Fruit Tree
කාමරංගා/காமரங்கா மரம்
The Star Fruit Tree is a small to medium-sized evergreen fruit tree that grows well in warm and humid regions.