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  • Commemorative Stamp
  • 1 July 1977

Indian Flowers – Rhododendron

The rhododendron.

Date of issue July 1, 1977
Denomination 50 p
Quantity printed 3000000
Printer Security Printing Press, Nashik
Perforation comb 14 x 15
Watermark No Watermark
Colours Multicolor
Printing process Photogravure
Credit Sh. J. P. Irani
Catalogue codes Michel IN 723 Stamp Number IN 761 Yvert et Tellier IN 519 Stanley Gibbons IN 851

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About this stamp

Flowering plants have spread across the Indian landscape, from plains to hills, high banks to trellises, walls to trees, and even reaching the heights of the Himalayas. Among the many floral wonders, the Rhododendrons hold a special place. With about 110 species found wild in India, particularly in the Himalayan region, they are cherished by floriculturists. The Himalayan Tree-Rhododendron, introduced in England before 1815, is among the most well-known species. Cultivated Rhododendrons, known for their stunning beauty, add to the floral richness of India.

Flowers have a timeless presence, existing long before humans, inspiring awe, creativity, and reflection. India, with its diverse ecosystems, hosts a rich variety of flowering plants, including indigenous species and exotic varieties. From the snow-clad Himalayas to the surf-washed Kanyakumari, from the sun-scorched plains of Rajasthan to the rain-drenched hills of Assam, almost any type of flowering plant finds a hospitable environment in India.

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