India Post issued a beautiful set of commemorative stamps on September 3, 2013, featuring various Himalayan wildflowers like the Globe Thistle, Himalayan Iris, Cobra Lily, Rhododendron, and Blue Poppy, available as individual stamps, sheetlets, and miniature sheets, celebrating India’s rich botanical diversity.
Here are the key details:
Theme: Wild Flowers of India.
Issue Date: September 3, 2013 (Sheetlets).
Featured Flowers: Included species such as Dibang Chirita, Kashmir Mallow, Himalayan Mini Sunflower, Himalayan Lantern, Roundleaf Asiabell, Blue Poppy, Globe Thistle, Himalayan Iris, Himalayan Bellflower, Cobra Lily, Bladder Campion, and Rhododendron.
Formats: Released as a complete set of 12 values, sheetlets (se-tenant blocks), and miniature sheets (MS).
Purpose: To highlight India’s floral heritage, biodiversity, and natural beauty, making them popular with philatelists and nature lovers.