PRELIMS BITS
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.