Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) is a rare, sacred Himalayan flower and the state flower of Uttarakhand. Key Facts • Scientific Name: Saussurea obvallata (though the night-blooming cactus Epiphyllum oxypetalum is also commonly grown in home gardens and called Brahma Kamal across India). • Habitat: Native to high-altitude Himalayan regions (3,700 to 4,600 meters). • Blooming Season: July to September, opening strictly at night for a single evening. • Significance: Deeply revered in Hindu mythology as the flower of Lord Brahma, symbolizing purity and divine creation
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