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  Do you know how ‘Valley of Flowers' got its name and where is it located?   Want to know about this splendid valley’s biodiversity and its richness? Then read this article to know about the flora and fauna that habitats this beautiful ‘Valley of Flowers”. Also, view the ‘Breathtaking Flower Meadows"   of ‘Valley of Flowers’    The Valley of Flowers is located in North Chamoli and Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand state. It is known for its meadows of alpine flowers and a variety of flora, butterflies, and birds with beautiful feathers. This Himalayan area located at an altitude of about 3,600 meters above the sea-level in the Uttaranchal region has the most gentle landscapes with beautiful scenery. Due to its diversity of alpine flora and rich wide range of species it has gained international importance and is becoming a popular destination for travelers.  While returning from a successful expedition to Mt. Kamet, the British mountaineers   Frank   Smythe, Eric Shipton, and R.L

Marigold Marigolds are perennial plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. Tagetes is the scientific name for marigolds. The common name in English is marigold, the name derived from Mary’s Gold. A native of the South of Mexico is now found all around the world.   Marigolds are ornamental plants and favourite flowers they bring sunshine and colours to the summer and autumn gardens.   Due to its herbal properties, marigold has been grown in kitchen gardens. Nicholas Culpeper, an English botanist and herbalist described Marigold as the “Herb of the Sun”. Marigolds are produced singly or have double carnations,  and flowers open when the sun is out.   Marigold plants have leaves arranged opposite each other on the stem. October is the month of the birth month of marigolds. These beautiful vibrant flowers are sights to behold with their myriad colours of orange, yellow, white and golden. They have a pungent halfway unpleasant smell Some of the marigold species are Tagetes erecta( Mexican