1. It is an epiphytic orchid.
2. The species is endemic to North-east India.
3. It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Rhynchostylis retusa is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants (usually tree trunks) without drawing nutrients from them.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The species is not endemic to North-East India. It is distributed across a much wider range, including India (especially the North-East and Eastern Himalayas), Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia. Hence, it is native but not restricted to North-East India.
Statement 3 is correct. The foxtail orchid is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, symbolizing regional biodiversity and cultural identity.
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