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What is the significance of cobra lily in relation to the monsoon season, its beginning and end? - English Honeydew

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What is the significance of cobra lily in relation to the monsoon season, its beginning and end?

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When monsoon begins, the first cobra lily appears from the ferns. When the seeds of the cobra lily turn red, it signifies that the monsoon is coming to an end.

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Chapter 8.1: A Short Monsoon Diary - Working with the Text [Page 114]

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NCERT English - Honeydew Class 8
Chapter 8.1 A Short Monsoon Diary
Working with the Text | Q 7 | Page 114

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