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State Tree Of Uttarakhand

⦿ It is Buransh (Rhododendron).

⦿ It is found up at the height of 5000 feet in hills.

⦿ Its average height is 20-25 feet its main fascination is its bright red flowers.

⦿ It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Thailand.

⦿ The tree rhododendron, also known as Burans बुरांश or Laligurans or simply Gurans (गुराँश) in Nepal, is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a showy display of bright red flowers.

⦿ At the height of 11000 feet white-coloured flowers of Rhododendron are found.

⦿ It is useful in beverages or syrup made from its flowers.

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State Flower Of Uttarakhand

⦿ All called called Kaul Padma (क़ौलपद्म).

⦿ Brahma Kamal (ब्रह्म कमल) is an evergreen plant of rare species.

⦿ It is found at the height of 3600 to 4500 meters in Kashmir, Middle Nepal, the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, Kedarnath, Shivling Base, Pindar Glacier, etc. regions.

⦿ It blooms in between July and September.

⦿ Its height is 70-80 cm

⦿ There are 24 species of Brahma Kamal in Uttarakhand and in the whole world, there are 410 species of it.

⦿ In the temples of Gods and Goddesses in some of the Himalayan regions, there are the traditions of offering “Kaul Padma”.

⦿ Brahma Kamal also known as king of Himalayan Flower. 

⦿ Flowering time is between July to September.