State-ly Flowers

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  1. 3. 1. It is the state flower of West Bengal. Also known as shiuli or shefali, it remains shut during the day and opens during the night. It has a sweet smell that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
  2. 5. 6. It is the state flower of Uttarakhand. It is believed to be sacred and to bring good luck. It is found in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and South-west China, usually at elevations of 3700 to 4600 m.
  3. 6. 2. It is the state flower of Meghalaya. It is a type of orchid, and its lip is shaped like a lady’s slipper. The lip of the flower acts as a space for insects to deposit pollens.
  4. 9. 4. It is the state flower of Tamil Nadu. Also known as kandhal in Tamil, it translates to ‘rags’ in English. Every part of the plant is poisonous, especially the tubers. It can cause fatality to both humans and animals.
  5. 10. 7. It is the state flower of Mizoram. It is a species of orchid and is found in Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. It is and endangered species and is found at elevations of 300 to 500 m.
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  1. 1. 5. It is the state flower of Rajasthan. The tree that bears this flower is known by multiple names: desert teak, marwar teak, honey tree. The tree is found in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab.
  2. 2. 3. It is the state flower of Karnataka and Haryana. This flower is also the national flower of India. It grows in muddy waters but does not have any stain, which is why it is often viewed as a symbol of purity.
  3. 4. 9. It is the state flower of Kerela. The tree that bears this flower is known as the Indian laburnum, golden shower or pudding pipe. The flower is culturally significant, as it is used during the Vishu festival of Kerela.
  4. 7. 10. It is the state flower of Manipur. It is a rare and endangered flower that is found only in Manipur. The state holds a festival, which lasts for four days, to honour the flower and raise awareness about it.
  5. 8. 8. It is the state flower of Jharkhand and is also known as the ‘flame of the forest’. The tree that bears this flower is known by names such as parrot tree and sacred tree.