Chinar Tree

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Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and fitted with QR codes for preservation.

About Chinar Tree:

• Scientific Name: Platanus orientalis.
• Size: Can grow up to 30 meters tall with a trunk girth of 10–15 meters.
• Historical Significance: The oldest is over 700 years old.
• Uses: Medicinal properties, wood for furniture, and dyes from twigs/roots.
• Habitat: Eastern Himalayas, thrives in cool climates.