Trees, flowers, even hedgehogs: meet all the species named after Madras
The Hindu
Chennai’s citizen-led initiatives are spreading word about the myriad species that borrow their names from the city and Madras Presidency
Have you heard of the Madras spotted skink or chanced upon the lovely Madras pea flower? They are just two of a handful of flora and fauna that derive their monikers from this city. Thirupurasundari Sevvel, a Chennai-based architect and the woman behind Nam Veedu Nam Oor Nam Kadhai, an enterprise celebrating all things Madras, was intrigued by city-specific scientific nomenclature. Her latest project aims to shine a spotlight on the city’s natural history through illustrations and activities.
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