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Category: Native plants
Moringa (Shitalchini): A complete guide about health benefits & uses
A brief introduction and information about cultivation and health benefits
Photo of the day: Growth starts at the end of your comfort zone
Vinca Periwinkle Flower “All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone.” – Tony Robbins
Berberis (Chutro): One of the Iconic Native Fruit of Nepal
Berberis (Chutro): Information about its uses and benefits
Macro Monday: Look closely around you
Look closely around you in nature where you will find small things which are fascinating but often overlooked (Shot on my Redmi Note 8) Hibiscus: One of the fascinating flowers with amazing details of color and structure Bee covered all in pollen helping in sunflower pollination Common swallowtail butterfly: Another useful pollinator Close up of …
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Lapsi: Himalayan hog plum of Nepal
Choerospondias axillaris (Roxb.) locally known as ‘Lapsi’ (लप्सी) in Nepal, is a distinctive indigenous fruit tree highly used in the culinary, cultural and medicinal purpose in mid‑hill communities.
Sowing Hope in the Mud: The Magic of Nepal’s Dhan Diwas (Paddy Planting Day)
Rice planting day in Nepal (Photo source: basobaas.com) Every year, during start of monsoon as the dark clouds roll across the skies of Nepal and the earth drenches in fresh rain, a unique natural transformation takes place. The peaceful, terraced hillsides areas turn into lively fields paddy along with song, dance, and community spirit. This …
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Ainselu: The Golden Himalayan Raspberry
Ainselu (*Rubus ellipticus*), the golden Himalayan raspberry of Nepal, is a wild fruit valued for its botanical uniqueness, medicinal uses, and cultural importance. Learn about its distribution, local names, and traditional significance across the Himalayas.
Katus (Castanopsis hystrix): Indigenous Chestnut of Nepal: Uses, Benefits & Identification
Discover Katus (Castanopsis hystrix), Nepal’s indigenous chestnut: ecology, traditional uses, nutrition, and how to identify it in the wild. Learn more