Rhododendrons
Also known as Burans or Laligurans, Rhododendrons are one of the best evergreen shrubs or small trees with a showy display of bright red and pink flowers. It is a genus of 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family. It is mainly found in Asia and is the national flower of Nepal. Most species of Rhododendrons have brightly colored flowers which bloom from late winter through to early summer.More...
The plant looks like a cactus in a leafy form. It is a bunch of thick leaves with thorns at the edge of them. It is of the Asphodelaceae family. Its scientific name is also Aloe Vera. Aloe vera derives from an Arabic word “Alloeh” which means “Shinning Bitter Substance” and “vera” in Latin means true. It was called “The Plant of Immortality” by the Egyptians while it was regarded as “Universal Panacea” by the Greek scientists. It originates from Arabian Peninsula but grows wild in Tropical Regions and now is found in the whole world. it can grow up to 12 to 20 inches in length. It is grown for medicinal and other uses like:More...
Description : Mangosteen is a fragrant tropical fruit of about the size of a small orange. Mangosteen has a leathery purple-maroon shell that surrounds a moist , snow – white and sweet fleshy interior. Though it is the national fruit of Thailand , but it is believed that it flourished in southern part of india during the 18th century . mellow and earthy , mangosteen is ripe only when it is woody ,leathery purple rind yields to the touch. More...
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