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🌲 Cheedh Tree

Basic Information

• Common Name: Cheedh Tree
• Other Name: Udanta Pine Tree
• English Name: Chir Pine
• Hindi Name: चीड़
• Scientific Name: Pinus roxburghii
• Family: Pinaceae
• Native To: Himalayan region

Features of Cheedh Tree

• Tall evergreen coniferous tree
• Long needle-like leaves in clusters
• Produces cones containing seeds
• Adapted to mountainous regions

Uses & Importance

• Wood used for construction and furniture
• Resin used to make turpentine
• Helps prevent soil erosion on hills
• Provides habitat for wildlife

Interesting Facts

• Commonly found in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
• Can grow up to 30–40 meters tall
• Plays an important role in mountain ecosystems