Wildlife & Flora
Blue Pine
Blue Pine (Pinus wallichiana) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Lukla, Chheplung, Ghat.

- Scientific name
- Pinus wallichiana
- Local name
- Gobre Salla
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
These pines form pure forests in drier areas and are distinguished from the lowland variety by its needles which are packed in 5s. This tall and well proportioned tree can grow to 50 meters and its cones appear in spring. Its wood is used for construction and the resin is applied externally as a plaster for bone fracture and as pain reliever.




































































































































































