Taj Longleaf Pine
A Himalayan Longleaf pine grows near the entrance to the Taj Mahal Gardens
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Botany:
Common name: Chir Pine : Abundant throughout the Himalaya, Chir Pine forms stands with distinctive carpets of triplet needles, and is utilized for its resinous sap
Botanical species: Pinus roxburghii
Botanical family : Pinaceae [Pine]
This species is profiled in Krishen’s Trees of Delhi: A Field Guide
Geography:
Latitude: 27.172006 ° north of the Equator
Longitude: 78.042702 ° east of the Prime Meridian
Altitude: 168.7 metres above sea level
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Journey:
Spotting the Taj
Path : An excursion to see the Taj Mahal, on my birthday
Date photographed: 10.04.10
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