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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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