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Science ART INTEGRATED PROJECT 2021-22 TOPIC: DELHI AND SIKKIMM 250 ml

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Sikkim has not only been blessed by nature with beautiful landscapes but also with different types of flora and fauna, some of which are of rare species. If we talk about flora, Sikkim is a home for different kinds of flowering plants, which are often exported throughout the world. In fact, the geographical positioning of the state has gifted it a repository of over 5000 species of flowering plants. Sikkim has a rich heritage of different kinds of flowers which include poppies, gentians and primulas, the real treasures are the orchids and rhododendrons. Of the 5000 species of orchids known in the world, 600 can befound in Sikkim alone,along with30 species of rhododendron. The climatic condition is favourable for horticulture and it has been flourishing, benefittingthose who are involved in the business. As we know that orchid has a huge dema nvdariine ttihees folfoworecrhmidasr.kNeot twohnilcyhomrcahkiedss tbhuet gortohweredrsectoorpaltaivnet more plants also find a good demand in the market. To display the flowers from the different parts of Sikkim under one roof, the Flower Exhibition Centre has been established in the capital, Gangtok. It is situated just below Ridge park and adjacent to the White Memorial Hall which is in the walking distance from the famous M.G Marg. It is a paradise for those who loves flowers. The management gathers and showcases fresh varieties of orchids and other flowers from around the state.

Sikkim ishometoaround 5,000 species of flowering plants, 515 rare orchids,60 primula species, 36 rhododendron species, 11 oak varieties, 23 bamboo varieties, 1 conifer species, 362 types of ferns and ferns allies, 8 tree ferns, and over 900D medicinal plants.A relative of the Poinsettia, locally known as \"Christmas Flower\" can be found in abundance in the mountainous state. The Noble Dendrobium is the official flower of Sikkim, while the rhododendron is the state tree.