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Buddleja asiatica (Bhimsenpate) is shrubs 2-3 tall with dull green leaves and flowers borne in dense spikes (white). The plant is used as an abortifacient and to cure dermatosis and other skin diseases. It is found to be effective in the treatment of inflammation and malaria. The dried and powdered root is used in the preparation of fermented liquor (locally known as marcha) in local sikkimese. Location: Deythang, West Sikkim Phenology: Flowering (full blooming) Altitude: 4400 m.

Himalayan aster (Dungre Phool) has a  perennial herb with solitary floral head about 1.5-2 cm with numerous narrow ray- florets and a white head and yellow in center. Himalayan aster found on open places or slops in all part of Sikkim. Bees are the regular floral visitors of the species. #Namchisouthsikkim.

Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary (under Kanchenjundga National Park) between in the south-west corner of the west district of Sikkim. Floral includes several species of Rhododendrons, Gymnosperm like, Juniperus, Cupressus, Picea, Pinus, ect. and herbs like Primulas are wide distributed under the colour blanket on the ground.

The p araphyllanthoxylon belongs to tree fossil trunk,  a hundred million years ago there is a clear evidence of massive flowering tree . #allahabad#university#departmentofbotany.

Moringa oleifera is the most widely cultivated species in the fam ily Moringaceae. It is commonly known as SAJANA in Sikkim..it is grown in lower belt of the state and through the India.. Health benefits: SAJANA (Moringa oleifera) is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years. 1. It is very high nutritious properties 2. Rich in antioxidants 3. Lower blood sugar level 4. Reduce inflammation 5. Lower cholesterol level 6. It protects against arsenic toxicity and lastly it is a anticancer properties In Sikkim, young fruit & flower are used as vegetables.

Plants (lichens, mushrooms, floral visitors, etc. ) are also marked as a key segment with wide range of significance in formation of global biodiversity.

 Full blooming of Rhododendrons (laliguras)  Single flower bloom with complete flower  Floral inflorescence (Rhododendron)-white flower. Rhododendron arboreum

Funaria (Bryophyte) is a genus of approximately 210 species. Funaria hygrometrica is the most common species in Sikkim. It is called “cord moss” because of the twisted seta which is very hygroscopic & it is found in moist and cold areas of the Himalayas belt. @ Sribadam West Sikkim.

Pollination is the first sexual reproduction in plants. More than 90% of plants are pollinated through insects, butterflies and birds.