State flower of Assam Rhynchostylis retusa from Jorhat, Assam, India: SCFEB18

[Sukla Chanda]

Rhynchostylis retusa (Orchidaceae)

They bloom on an axillary pendant to 60 cm (24 in) long, racemose, densely flowered, cylindrical inflorescence that occurs in the winter and early spring.

In Assam, it is popularly known as Kopou Phool, and is an integral part of a Bihu dancer's attire. Among the youths, this orchid is regarded as symbol of love. This orchid also acts as a symbol of fertility and merriment. The inflorescence is also used in the marriage ceremony of the local people. Considering the importance of this orchid, it is usually seen under cultivation in almost all Assameese families and its the state flower of Assam. This is also called Foxtail Orchid.

Pictures are taken near Jorhat, Assam, India during April, 2006.

Thanks,

Sukla

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Sukla Chanda, PhD

Science & Education,
The Field Museum, Chicago IL.

[Vijayasankar]

Beautiful pictures, Sukla ji!

I also liked the 'State Flowers' concept. Great work!

 

Regards 

Vijayasankar

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National Center for Natural Products Research
University of Mississippi

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[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Sukla ji, for beautiful posts & letting us know the national & state flowers.

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[Sukla Chanda]

Thanks so much Vijaysankar ji for your encouraging words. But I don't have the collection of  all State flowers and State trees. I hope that other members also posted in this category. 

Thanks,

Sukla

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Sukla Chanda, PhD

Science & Education,
The Field Museum, Chicago IL.

[Sukla Chanda]

Thanks a lot Garg ji!

Thanks,

Sukla

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Sukla Chanda, PhD

Science & Education,
The Field Museum, Chicago IL.

[Dr. Badri Narayanan T]

Sukla ji,
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful flower. Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Badri Narayanan

[Sukla Chanda]

Thanks Badri ji.

Thanks,

Sukla

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Sukla Chanda, PhD

Science & Education,
The Field Museum, Chicago IL.

[Prashant Awale]

Wow, Nice photographs. I too liked the way U R sharing the pics--

Thanks

Regards
Prashant

[Nidhan Singh]

Very beautiful pics..nice to know the status of this species..

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Dr. Nidhan Singh

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[satyendra tiwari]

One member can make so much difference this we learnt in last few years on eflora and me, still learning and seeing the difference members made on this group.

Now I am highly impressed with the postings and replies of  Sukla Chanda.

I feel others do feel the same.

Gurcharan Singh ji made the difference initially and now list is pretty long.

Well done Garg ji, Thanks to you for all you efforts and time.

Hope people are getting benefited by posts on eflora 

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[Sukla Chanda]

Thanks so much Prashant ji, Nidhan Ji & Satyendra ji.

Thanks,

Sukla

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Science & Education,
The Field Museum, Chicago IL.