Newmai News Network Imphal | July 18 A new species of flower has been discovered in Ukhrul district’s Mushroom Hills located some 7,000 meters above sea level. Mushroom Hills, located under Singcha village, is now home to the new species of flower which blooms in the upper reaches of the hills, according to The Sangai Express. The flower, which blooms only in the second week of July for two weeks, was first sighted by Singcha villagers two years back, according to Yumnam Rajeshwor, founder of Second World War Campaign Foundation. The state flower Shirui Lily, a rare species of plant is found only in the upper reaches of the Siroi hill ranges in Ukhrul at an elevation of 1,730–2,590 meters (5,680–8,500 ft) above sea level. This shade-loving lily has pale bluish-pink petals but has seven colours when observed through a microscope. In the wild it flowers in the monsoon months of June and July. According to Rajeshwor, the height of the flower is over one meter and can be seen blooming within a radius of 4-5 kilometers. The villagers are planning to name the flower as “Princess of Flower,” he said.
