Earlier Blogs titled LAST STAND and CONICAL CYPRESS may kindly be read to get a sense of Continuity.
These Majestic Towering Coniferous Trees are Native and Unique to the Western Himalayas.
The Himalayan Cedar ( English), Deodar ( Hindi) , Cedrus deodara ( Scientific Name) belongs to the Pine family Pinaceae.
Reaching OUT
The Deodars ( Deo meaning that of the Devs or Gods) are revered by Hindus and is repeatedly mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures.
Do the branches not show up as Steps to the Skies Above or the Abode of Gods.
These Large Globular Green Cones are Female Cones and will be the bearers of Winged Seeds when they Mature.
The Pine Like Needle leaves indicate it belongs to the Pine family but the Cones clearly reveal another Genus.
The Male Cones were not spotted by me on the Tree and had left the ladies unattended.
The Camera catches this young male taking a Power Nap. Am Inspired.
Am taking it easy too and will complete the post after taking a Power Nap. Till then Enjoy the Splendour of this Ancient Confirerous Tree through pictures.
I did fill in the blanks subsequently and I hope the young man recovered from his Siesta as well.
Very well
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Thank you
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Really fab photos, the cones are very large, must be the hot climate in India.
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Thank you. These were in the Himalayas at an altitude of over 6000 feet where the trees would be cloaked in Snow during the winters.
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What a beautiful tree! And that poor boy, his neck must’ve felt awful after napping in that position!
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Thank you Josh for visiting again. The Boy also has a sharp implement in his hand, he must have been exhausted to doze off like that.
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Those lonely female cones look like Christmas ornaments on a tree! Cheerful, festive, and ready to be lit.
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Yes indeed. Thank you for your comments.
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I’ve seen these and always wondered what they were! Great post
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You need to look out for the male cones as well. thank s for visiting this blog.
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