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India, officially the Republic of India is a country in South Asia, consisting of 28 states and eight union territories. [1] All Indian states and some of the union territories have their own elected government and the union territories come under the jurisdiction of the Central Government. India has its own national symbols. [2]
The flora of India is one of the richest in the world due to the wide range of climate, topology and habitat in the country. There are estimated to be over 18,000 species of flowering plants in India, which constitute some 6-7 percent of the total plant species in the world. India is home to more than 50,000 species of plants, including a ...
Valley of Flowers National Park. / 30.73000°N 79.61750°E / 30.73000; 79.61750. Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park which was established in 1982. It is located in Chamoli in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. This richly diverse area is also ...
Jasminum sambac, the national flower of Indonesia and the Philippines. There are three types of floral emblems used to symbolize Indonesia: The puspa bangsa ("national flower") of Indonesia is melati ( Jasminum sambac ). The puspa pesona ("flower of charm") is anggrek bulan or moon orchid ( Phalaenopsis amabilis ).
jimson weed, thorn apple, stinkweed, Jamestown weed, angel's trumpets, moonflower, sacred datura. Solanaceae. Containing the tropane alkaloids scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and atropine, all parts of these plants are poisonous, especially the seeds and flowers.
The official state emblem with the motto Satyameva Jayate was adopted later on 30 December 1947. [ 4] The national anthem and song were adopted two days before the Constitution of India was adopted on 26 January 1950. [ 5] After India became a republic following the enactment of the constitution, the national symbols officially came to ...
Home to The Great Banyan, an enormous banyan tree ( Ficus benghalensis) that is reckoned to be the largest tree in the world, at more than 330 metres in circumference. Agri Horticultural Society of India, Kolkata. West Bengal. Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Darjeeling. West Bengal. Narendra Narayan Park, Cooch Behar. West Bengal. Lalbagh, Bengaluru.
Pepper, turmeric, cardamom, and cumin are some examples of Indian spices. Spices are used in different forms: whole, chopped, ground, roasted, sautéed, fried, and as a topping. They blend food to extract the nutrients and bind them in a palatable form. Some spices are added at the end as a flavouring — those are typically heated in a pan ...