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Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Healing Beauty of Coneflowers in Kashmiri Herbal Gardens
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Empress of Trees: Discovering the Beauty of Paulownia tomentosa
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Paulownia tomentosa, commonly known as the Empress or Princess Tree, is admired for its striking beauty. It features large, heart-shaped leaves and, in the spring, produces showy, lavender to purple, trumpet-shaped flowers before the leaves emerge. These flowers, often fragrant, create a stunning display against the blue spring sky. The tree's rapid growth and large leaves also contribute to its aesthetic appeal, especially when coppiced to produce dramatic, oversized foliage.
More detailed look at its beauty:
Flowers : The tree's most prominent feature is its early spring blossoms. These are large, upright panicles of fragrant, lavender-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Leaves : Paulownia tomentosa has large, heart-shaped leaves that can be 20-30 cm (or even larger on coppiced trees). They are a vibrant green above and pale green and hairy (tomentose) below.
Form : The tree has a rounded, umbrella-shaped crown, making it a visually appealing specimen tree for lawns and gardens.
Growth : Its rapid growth rate adds to its allure, with some specimens growing 3-6 meters in a single year. Coppicing (cutting it back to the ground in early spring) results in enormous leaves, adding to its unique aesthetic appeal.
Note:- the Empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa) can tolerate hot climates, though it may need some extra care during heat waves. While it's known for its resilience to both cold and heat, withstanding temperatures from -20°C to 35°C, extreme heat can cause issues like leaf scorching and wilting.
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Is kiwi a berry or fruit?
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Why Goji Berry is the Future of Organic Farming in Uttarakhand
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Why Goji Berry Farming is Booming in Uttarakhand Hills |
Propagation & Planting
Use cuttings or tissue-cultured saplings for uniform fruiting; seeds possible but variable
Best planting times in Uttarakhand: March–April or June–July (start of monsoon)
Space plants about 90–120 cm between plants and 180–240 cm between rows
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SeedSheikh Gulzar’s Pioneering Study of Black Walnut Trees in Kashmir
Juglans nigra -Black walnut trees are not really cultivated on the same scale of English walnuts. They mostly grow wild across southeren and northeren parts of the Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre-جموں اینڈ کشمیر میڈیسنل پلانٹس ایںتروڈکشن سینٹر is a family run institution that's dedicated to preserving the legacy and availability of the Black Walnut.
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Black walnut trees in Kashmir |
Increasing influence internet usage, increasing middle-class population, and raised awareness regarding healthy food among consumers are driving the market growth. The Asia Pacific region accounts for over 36.0 % of global walnut consumption. In 2022, the value of walnuts consumed in the areas was 2.73 billion dollars.
Benefits of Black Walnut Tree Leaves
Black walnut leaves contain juglone, a natural compound that inhibits the growth of fungi like Candida albicans. They are commonly used in herbal washes or poultices to treat fungal skin infections such as:
Athlete’s foot
Ringworm
Yeast infections
2. Antibacterial Action
The leaves have strong antibacterial effects and may help prevent or reduce:
Skin infections
Acne and pimples
Minor cuts and wounds
3. Anti-parasitic Effects
Traditionally, black walnut leaf extracts have been used to expel intestinal worms and parasites. They act as a natural vermifuge, especially when combined with other herbs like wormwood and cloves.
4. Skin Detox & Cleansing
The tannins in black walnut leaves have an astringent property that:
Cleanses oily skin
Reduces inflammation
Helps with eczema, psoriasis, and acne breakouts
You can use them in:
Herbal baths
Leaf infusions (like a tea) applied externally
5. Blood Purifier (Traditional Use)
In some traditional systems like Unani and folk Ayurveda, black walnut leaf tea is believed to help purify the blood, removing toxins and supporting liver function.
Sea buckthorn: Kashmir’s Native Superfood with Healing Powers
Sea buckthorn is a high-altitude, resilient shrub found abundantly in the cold desert and mountainous regions of Ladakh, Leh, Kargil,
and parts of north Kashmir (Gurez, Tangdhar, Kupwara).
It is gaining importance for its medicinal, nutritional, and
economic value, especially for cold climate
agroforestry and herbal industries.
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Paulownia tomentosa: The World's Fastest Growing Tree
Paulownia tomentosa (common names empress tree, princess tree or foxglove tree) is a deciduous tree in the family Paulowniaceae, native to central and western China, Iran, Kashmir,Canada, Afghanistan, Australia but invasive in the USA.
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Flowers
In the spring, the Paulownia tomentosa produces large clusters of fragrant, lavender to purple, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Leaves
The Paulownia tomentosa has large, heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 30 centimeters wide.
Growth rate
The Paulownia tomentosa is one of the fastest-growing trees in the world, growing up to 15 feet in a single year.
Size
The Paulownia tomentosa can reach heights of 30-50 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet.
Bark
The bark of the Paulownia tomentosa is smooth and pale yellow to brown when young, becoming rough and grey-brown with age.
Twigs
The twigs of the Paulownia tomentosa are olive brown to dark brown and stout and brittle.
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