Horticulture Dept. to introduce 617 new species in Cubbon and Lalbagh, including endangered ones (opens original article in a new tab)

The Horticulture Department plans to introduce 617 new plant saplings, including endangered medicinal species from the Soliga tribe, in Bengaluru's Lalbagh and Cubbon Park within two months.

• Horticulture Department introduces 617 new plant saplings of 255 varieties in Lalbagh and Cubbon Park
• Includes endangered medicinal plants cultivated by Soliga tribe in B.R. Hills
• Collaborates with institutions to bring species like Celtis Tetrandra and Sapindus Emarginatus