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Rhododendron park in Tawang
February 12 , 2018
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- A Rhododendron park is being established in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh in a bid to conserve the dwindling rhododendron species of Tawang.
- Over 30 species of rhododendron will be planted and conserved in the park.
- Rhododendron is a large genus of flowering plants and is found mainly in Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas and Nilgiris.
- The species is found in varied habitats from subtropical forest to alpine shrubs, rhododendrons range from dwarf shrubs to large trees.
- The cold, moist slopes and deep valleys of the eastern Himalayas form a conducive habitat for the luxuriant growth of Rhododendron species and rich diversity in North Eastern States.
- The species has been designated as the State tree of Uttarakhand and its blooming in the Garhwal Himalayas is celebrated as ‘Phool Sankranti’, a festival of flowers.
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