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State trees of all eight Northeast Indian states!

Do you know them all? (All images via X)

Assam: Hollong

Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is known for its straight trunk, often used in construction and boat-making.

Nagaland: Alder

Alder (Alnus nepalensis) enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation, making it valuable for tribal jhum (shifting) cultivation.

Mizoram: Iron wood

While its wood (Mesua ferrea) is used in temple construction, the fragrant flowers got medicinal properties.

Manipur: Uningthou

Uningthou (Phoebe hainesiana) is a wild cinnamon that is sacred to the Manipuri people and symbolises strength and resilience.

Tripura: Agar

Where do you think the name of Tripura's capital city comes from? (!) Agarwood (Aquillaria agallocha) is used in perfumes and incense.

Meghalaya: White teak

Also called Gamhar (Gmelina arborea), it supports traditional farming systems as a shade tree for crops like black pepper.

Arunachal Pradesh: Hollong

Also the state tree of Arunachal, the towering evergreen tree grows well over 50 metres.

Sikkim: Rhododendron

Rhododendrons (Rhododendron niveum) in Sikkim come in a variety of colors, including red, pink, purple, and white.

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