A typical type of flower locally named ‘lalu patey’ [लालु पाते ] which are only found around Darjeeling,’lalu’ means red color and ‘pate means’ leaf,[its like leaf but red in color].These flowers are used during Nepali festivals like Dushara,Dipawali and others.
Fig:Lalu patey ‘ [लालु पाते ][Photograph submitted by Puran Gurung]
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