Rhododendron - The National Flower of Nepal 

The excellence of the blossoming rhododendrons attracts a huge number of trekkers to Nepal consistently. The name rhododendron is gotten from the Greek words rhodos (which means rose) and dendron (which means tree). There are more than 1000 normal types of rhododendron including numerous ragged species and various trees that develop to statures of up to 30 meters. The most noteworthy species assorted qualities is found in the Himalaya. Of the more than 30 types of rhododendron in Nepal the most eminent is Rhododendron arboretum known as Gurans in Nepali. Beginning at rises of around 1400m the blooms are a lively red. However as height expands the shading starts moving to pink, bit by bit getting to be immaculate white at rises of 3600m. For Nepalis the most cherished of the tree rhododendron is the Lali Gurans or red one. It is the national blossom of Nepal.

Lali Gurans finds a place in the Nepali nourishment menu. Villagers can specifically eat the blossom petals or add salt and chilies to eat with rice and curry dishes. A sweet drink is likewise produced using the blooms. Rhododendron blooms are additionally a wellspring of nectar yet a few animal groups create an exceptionally harmful nectar. Basic oils from a few animal types are utilized as a part of aromas and incense. The bloom is regularly observed as an offering in slope sanctuaries.

Rhododendron is additionally a wellspring of conventional drug. Powdered blossoms blended with rice cure looseness of the bowels; glue from the leaves connected to the temple is treatment of migraines; a concentrate of the bark is utilized to cure hacks, the runs and diarrhea. As indicated by basic old stories in Nepal a taste of the juice of the Lali Gurans bloom disintegrates angle bones stuck in the throat. A few rhododendrons are utilized to make natural teas. Such teas enhance assimilation, help with lung and stress issue, and decrease fever.



Trees start blooming at lower heights toward the beginning of March and proceed till May at the higher rises. The significant regions for seeing rhododendron while trekking are Langtang National Park, the Upper Tamur River Valley and the Annapurna Conservation Area.

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