Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling named a new orchid variety, Cymbidium Namo, in honour of Prime Minister Modi, on Monday.
Pawan Kumar Chamling of the Sikkim Democratic Front, who has been Sikkim Chief Minister since 1994, is the state’s most popular leader ever.
Modi, who visited Sikkim on Monday, unveiled three new Orchid varieties developed in Sikkimat a flower show.
He named the first two after his personal heroes – Sardar Patel and Deendayal Upadhyaya. They wll be known from now on as Cymbidium Sardar and Lycaste Deendayal.
Pawan Kumar Chamling named the third flower Cymbidium Namo.
Cymbidium or boat orchid comprises of 52 evergreen species. They bloom during the winter, and each plant can have up to fifteen or more flowers.
The genus offers a wide rang of colours including white, green, yellowish-green, cream, yellow, brown, pink, and red.
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