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Neelakurinji under Protected Species
January 17 , 2023
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- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) has listed Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, including it on the list of protected plants.
- Those who uproot or destroy the plant will invite a fine of ₹25,000 and three-years’ imprisonment.
- The cultivation of Neelakurinji and its possession is not allowed, according to the order.
- In the Western Ghats region, nearly 70 varieties of Neelakurinji plants have been identified.
- The most popular Neelakurinji is Strobilanthes kunthiana which blooms once in 12 years.
- However, some other rare varieties of Neelakurnji are also found in the Western Ghats region.
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