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Cremastra cremastra

 

Genus Cremastra
Species cremastra
Tribe Vandeae
Subtribe Cyrtopodiinae
Altitude 6600ft to 9000ft
Habitat  
Description Stem bulbous at base and arising from a large warty rootstock; pseudostem bearing 2 leaves at the apex; leaves with petioles 10-15 cm, elliptic, plicate, 15-30 cm * 7.5-12.5 cm; inflorescence often 2 from base of the bulb, 30-35 cm long; raceme 10-15 cm long, dense; flowers partly opening, drooping, imbricating, pink, 30-35 mm long; floral bract lanceolate, exceeding the short ovary; sepals and petals narrowly lanceolate; labellum linear, shortly saccate at base, dilated and 3-lobed towards the apex; lateral lobes narrowly oblong, divergent; the apical lobe much longer, oblong, blunt, with a fleshy appendage near base; column long, slender, dilated and 3-lobed at the apex.
Flower color Pink
Distribution Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Khasia Hills, Japan
Flowering March-April
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Reference 1. Udai C. Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to identification & culture. Vol.II.1979,pg.462.

 

Rhododendron

   Amongst the many floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree ).  

 

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Orchid

  Orchid known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.

 

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Medicinal Plant

Sikkim with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.

 
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