Arunachal Pradesh is known for its rich flora and fauna and is considered to be one of the “ Biodiversity Hot Spots” in the world. One of important floristic diversity that exists in this enchanting land is the Orchids- the loveliest of all booms and the fondest creation of Mother Nature and “Donyi-Polo”. In India there are about 12000 species of Orchids known to occur, out of which as many as 610 species and found in Arunachal Pradesh alone. Realizing the potential of orchids in floriculture and endangered status of number of ornamental species an Orchid Sanctuary has been established in the year 1979 to study/conserve and propagate large number of Orchids in their natural habitat. It is significant to note that Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is a natural home for year 200 species of Orchid in addition to other wild flora and fauna.
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