About Neelakurinji:

<ul>
	<li>Scientific Name:Strobilanthes kunthianus.</li>
	<li>Common Names:Neelakurinji; Kurinji.</li>
	<li>Distribution:
	<ul>
		<li>It is a shrub prominently found in the&nbsp;shola forests of the Western Ghats.</li>
		<li>Besides it is also seen in the&nbsp;Shevroys in the Eastern Ghats.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Blooming period:The blue flowers of Neelakurinji blossoms only once in 12 years.</li>
	<li>Conservation:Core area of&nbsp;Kurinjimala Sanctuary,&nbsp;in Idukki district of Kerala, protects the kurinji.</li>
	<li>Cultural significance:
	<ul>
		<li>Nilgiri Hills&nbsp;(Literally meaning the blue mountains), got their name from the blue flowers of Neelakurinji.</li>
		<li>The&nbsp;Paliyan tribes (in Tamil Nadu)&nbsp;use it as a reference to calculate their age.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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Source :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/neelakurinji-flowers-dried-out-tourists-inflow-continues/article66107849.ece" target="_blank">The Hindu</a>

Neelakurinji

Overview:

Neelakurinji largely bloomed on the Kallippara hills in Idukki, Kerala from the first week of October.

Neelakurinji

Overview:

Neelakurinji largely bloomed on the Kallippara hills in Idukki, Kerala from the first week of October.

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