Rhododendron

Rhododendron

A recent study has raised concerns about the threat to Rhododendron wattii in Nagaland, while a new orchid species has been recorded for the first time in Manipur.

About Rhododendron:

• Overview: Rhododendron is one of the largest genera of flowering plants, with over 1,000 wild species.
• Distribution:
  • Predominantly found in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia.
  • Present in smaller numbers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Australia.

Recognition:

• Rhododendron arboreum is the national flower of Nepal, known as "Lali Gurans."
• The pink Rhododendron is the state flower of Himachal Pradesh.
• Rhododendrons are considered indicator species for climate change and are also used in traditional medicine.

Tags : UPSC 2025 current affairs preparation, UPSC current affairs January 2025, UPSC 2025 daily current affairs, Best sources for UPSC current affairs 2025, UPSC 2025 current affairs for prelims, UPSC 2025 current affairs for mains, Important current affairs for UPSC 2025, UPSC current affairs strategy 2025, UPSC 2025 current affairs notes, UPSC current affairs PDF 2025, Current affairs for UPSC 2025 preparation, UPSC 2025 current affairs online classes, UPSC current affairs quiz 2025, How to study current affairs for UPSC 2025, UPSC 2025 current affairs magazines, Current affairs for UPSC 2025 prelims and mains, Current affairs updates for UPSC 2025, UPSC 2025 current affairs analysis, Current affairs for UPSC 2025 PDF download, UPSC 2025 current affairs important topics, UPSC reading comprehension tips, UPSC reading comprehension practice papers,  UPSC reading comprehension strategy, UPSC reading comprehension questions,  UPSC reading comprehension exercises,  How to improve reading comprehension for UPSC, UPSC reading comprehension question papers PDF,  Important reading comprehension topics for UPSC, UPSC reading comprehension passage solutions, UPSC reading comprehension best books, UPSC GS reading comprehension examples, UPSC Prelims reading comprehension preparation,