Tag: Endangered plants

The Citrus indica, a species endemic to northeastern India, is an endangered plant primarily known by the common name Indian wild orange. This native fruit is historically significant and genetically unique, representing a wild relative of many common citrus fruits we enjoy today.

To produce just one kilogram of authentic salep powder, thousands of wild orchid tubers are needed, highlighting the resource-intensive nature of this delicacy. This sweet, fragrant drink, popular across the Middle East and Europe for centuries, has a surprising and valuable origin.