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Pyinma tree flower declared State Flower of A&N Islands

Port Blair ,

     With the recommendation of State Board for Wildlife for the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands flower of Pyinma tree (Lagerstroemia Hypoleuca) has been declared as State Flower of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Pyinma is a medium to large sized tree found in the moist deciduous forests of our islands with the lilac coloured flowers produced in bunches of pyramidal shape (inflorescences) is endemic to our islands and is very common in Andaman group of Islands, a communication said.