Valley of flowers

Valley of flowers

Yellow Flowers found in Valley of flowers

Yellow flowers like Vajardanti, Potentilla Cuneifolia,Taraxacum Officinale, Bitter wood, Blow ball, Common Dandelion, Dughdee, Kan Phuliya, Karatu,Caltha Palustris, Marsh Marigold, Shomalap and many more found in valley of flowers.

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Vajardanti, Potentilla agyrophylla , Himalayan Cinquefoil

">Vajardanti, Potentilla agyrophylla , Himalayan Cinquefoil in Valley of flowersBotanical NamePotentilla AgyrophyllaEnglish NameHimalayan CinquefoilLocal NameVajardantiFlowering timeJune to August, You may find some flowers up to mid September also, nearPushpawati river bed.Where will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou will NOT find it in abundance in Valley of Flowers unlike its counterpart, the blood colored Vajardanti. But if you are lucky you may find some of them in the middle part of Valley of FlowersOther flowers of the family">Potentilla atrisanguinea.">Potentilla Cuneifolia.Other InformationThe word Agyrophylla is from Greek words Argyrosmeans silver and Phyllameans leaves. Referring to silvery leaves.

Vajardanti, Potentilla Cuneifolia

">Potentilla cuneifolia, Vajardanti in Valley of flowersBotanical NamePotentilla CuneifoliaLocal NameVajardantiFlowering timeJune to August.Where will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou will NOT find it in abundance in Valley of Flowers unlike its counterpart, the blood colored Vajardanti. But if you are lucky you may find some of them in the middle part of Valley of Flowers.Other flowers of the family">Potentilla atrisanguinea.">Potentilla AgyrophyllaOther InformationThe word Cuneifolia refers to Cuneate base means narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base.

Saxifraga Brunonis

">Saxifraga brunonis in Valley of flowersFamily nameSaxifragaceaeBotanical NameSaxifraga brunonisEnglish NameSaxifraga brunonisLocal NameFlowering timeJune to August. But ironiclly this picture was taken in mid September. You may find some rare flowers in September also.Where will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou may find it among rocks, mosses in moist and shady places in Valley of FlowersOther InformationThe word Brunonis refers to Robert Brown (1773-1858), a Scottish Botanist. Saxifraga is a large group of hardy perennial plants, of which a few are found in Asia. The name is an old Latin name derived from saxum, a rock and frangor, to break; the plant was thought to break stones in the bladder. Saxifraga brunonis is a herb 5-10 cm high which forms a creeping mat of pale green rosettes with loose panicles of yellow flowers. It has slender, red, leafless runners, terminating in a bud.

Saxifraga Parnassifolia, Meconopsis Aculeata

">Saxifraga Parnassifolia in valley of flowersFamily nameSaxifragaceae – Saxifrage familyBotanical NameMeconopsis aculeata.English NameSaxifraga-parnassifoliaFlowering timeAugust to October.Where will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find this flower in abundance at Hemkund Sahib Lake and on the way to Hemkund Sahib (last one kilometer). Also you can find some flowers after walking just 200 meters from entry gate of Valley of Flowers. The picture above is taken at Hemkund Sahib LakeOther Information

Taraxacum Officinale, Bitter wood, Blow ball, Common Dandelion, Dughdee, Kan Phuliya, Karatu

">Taraxacum-officinale in Valley of FlowersFamily nameTaraxacumBotanical NameTaraxacum officinaleEnglish NameBitter wood, Blow ball, Common DandelionLocal NameDughdee, Kan Phuliya, Karatu.Flowering timeMarch to NovemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou will find Taraxacum officinale in almost all places in Valley of Flowers. There is no such specific location. But this picture was taken near entry point of Valley of Flowers at Frozen River in June first week, 2012.Other InformationTaraxacum Officinale is used in treating blisters, dysentery and wounds. Leaves are used in treatment of dislocation of joints. The wordTaraxacum is derived fromTalkh Chakok means a bitter herb and Officinalemeans a herb which is sold for its medicinal properties.

Caltha Palustris, Marsh Marigold, Shomalap

">Caltha-palustris in Valley of FlowersFamily nameCaltha (Linaeus)Botanical NameCaltha PalustrisEnglish NameMarsh MarigoldLocal NameShomalap.Flowering timeJune to August. This picture was taken in the last week of May 2012.Where will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou will find it on the banks of river, dump and marshy areas. Specially near waterfall in front of Valley of Flowers’ entry gate.Other InformationIn the United Kingdom, it is probably one of the most ancient native plants, surviving the glaciations and flourishing after the last retreat of the ice, in a landscape inundated with glacial melt waters. The Sap of the plant causes irritation to sensitive skin.

Gagealutea, Yellow star of Bethlehem

">Gagealutea in Valley of FlowersFamily nameGagea SalisburyBotanical NameGagea LuteaEnglish NameYellow star of BethlehemFlowering timeMay to JuneWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersThis picture was clicked on the way to Hemkund Sahibin last week of May, 2012. In fact you can find it there only till June last.Other InformationThe word Leutea means yellow referring to bright yellow color of the flower.

Impatiens Scabrida, Bantil, Tillua, Rindliya

">Impatiens Scabrida in Valley of FlowersFamily nameBalsaminaceae (Balsam)Botanical NameImpatiens ScabridaEnglish NameImpatiens ScabridaLocal NameBantil, Tillua, Rindliya.Flowering timeJune to SeptemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find it easily on the your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria. (Last 3 Kilometers, after crossing Pushpawati river)Other InformationIts seeds are edible.

Lilium Oxypetalum

">Lilium Oxypetalum in Valley of FlowersFamily nameLilium (Linnaeus)Botanical NameLilium oxypetalumEnglish NameLilium oxypetalumWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find its colonies in Valley of Flowers from July first week to mid July. After this you can see few flowers only till July last week. You can see this beautiful flower in the main part of Valley of Flowers i.e. just 300 meters from the official starting point of Valley of Flowers.Other InformationThe term Lilium is derived from Lirion which means lily and the term Oxypetalum is derived from greek words, Oxymeans sharp and Petalummeans Petals. You can see the sharp petals in above picture.

Verbascum Thapsus, Aaron’s Rod, Cow’s Lungwort, Great Mullein, Akulbir, Kari Tamakhu

">Verbascum Thapsus in Valley of FlowersFamily nameVerbascum (Linnaeus)Botanical NameVerbascum ThapsusEnglish NameAaron’s Rod, Cow’s Lungwort, Great MulleinLocal NameAkulbir, Kari TamakhuFlowering timeJanuary to JulyWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersWe have never seen this flower in Valley of Flowersalthough you can spot this flower in Village Mana near Badrinath. We take our group to Badrinath and Mana.Other InformationGreat Mullein has been used since ancient times as a remedy for skin, throat and breathing ailments. It has long had a medicinal reputation, especially as an astringent and emollient, as it contains mucilage, several saponins, coumarin and glycosides. Dioscorides recommended it for diseases of the lung and it is now widely available in health and herbal stores. Dyeing is one of the Non-medical use.

Viola Biflora, Yellow Violet, Banfsa, Dundibirali, Vanafsa

">Viola biflora in Valley of FlowersFamily nameViolaceae (Violet Family)Botanical NameViola BifloraEnglish NameYellow VioletLocal NameBanfsa, Dundibirali, VanafsaFlowering timeJune to AugustWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find this flower on the way to Govindghat to Ghangaria from July to mid August easily.Other InformationBiflora means two flowered. Therefore it is also called as two flowered violet.

Berberis Jaeschkeana, Barberry, Kingor

">Berberis Jaeschkeana in Valley of FlowersFamily nameBerberidaceae (Barberry Family)Botanical NameBerberis JaeschkeanaEnglish NameBarberryLocal NameKingorFlowering timeJune to AugustWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersIf you visiting Valley of Flowers in early June you can find it easily at the first glacier (Frozen River) just after entering the entry gate (Just 100 meters away from the gate). This is an armed shrub and up to two meters tall. The plant is used as an astringent and roots are employed on cuts and wounds, used in treating skin diseases, urinary disorders and jaundice. Honey bees love this flower. You can see a honey bee in the picture above. We took not less than 10 picture of this bee in June first week of 2012 apart from this picture. You can also see this plant on your trek from Mana to Vasudhara fallsOther InformationIt is locally called as kingor. Distributed from Pakistan, north west Himalayas, Kashmir and Nepal.

Ligularia Amplexicaulis

">Ligularia Amplexicaulis in Valley of FlowersFamily nameLigularia CassiniBotanical NameLigularia AmplexicaulisEnglish NameLigularia AmplexicaulisFlowering timeJuly to SeptemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find Ligularia Amplexicaulis very easily in the deep forest just 200 meters from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. After crossing a frozen river(frozen till mid July) and walking for another 100 meters you can find many Ligularia Amplexicaulisflowers on both sides of your trek. After that you can easily spot this flower many times on your way towards and inside Valley of Flowers. You may spot few flowers on Pushpawati river bed also. This flowercan be spotted easily from mid July to mid August.Other InformationThe stems, leaves and flowers are used in Tibetan medicine, they are said to have an astringent taste and a cooling potency. Digestive and emetic, they are used in the treatment of vomiting from indigestion.

Corydalis Cornuta, Balsam Jar, Balsam Jadi, Indra Jatta

">Corydalis Cornuta in Valley of FlowersFamily nameFumariaceae (Fumitory Family)Botanical NameCorydalis CornutaEnglish NameCorydalis CornutaLocal NameBalsam Jar, Balsam Jadi, Indra JattaFlowering timeJune to AugustWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersThis flower is found near streams in Valley of Flowers and on the bank of Hemkund Sahib lake. You can spot this flower very easily as prominent yellow color near streams (especially near Pushpawati River Bed) in Valley of Flowers. It makes landscapes very beautiful due to its color and large numbers near streams.Other InformationThe word Cornuta means bearing horns and spurs.

Cremanthodium Arnicoides, Himalayan Daisy

">Cremanthodium Arnicoides in Valley of FlowersFamily nameCremanthodiumBotanical NameCremanthodium ArnicoidesEnglish NameHimalayan DaisyFlowering timeJune to SeptemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersThis eye catching flower can be seen in the first half of Valley of Flowers, up to three kilometers from the entry gate. You can also find this flower on the way to Hemkund Sahib also. (Trek from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib)Other InformationThe species name Arnicoides means resembling Arnica flowers, a fragrant plant belonging to sunflower family. Cremanthodium Arnicoides is found in the Himalayas, from Pakistan to China.

Erysimum Hieraciifolium

">Erysimum Hieraciifolium in Valley of FlowersFamily nameErysimumBotanical NameErysimum HieraciifoliumEnglish NameErysimum HieraciifoliumFlowering timeJune to SeptemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou may not find it in Valley of Flowers but you can find Erysimum Hieraciifolium very easily just after starting your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria on both sides of your trek. If you take Helicopter instead of trekking from Govindghat to Ghangaria you may miss this flower and some of other flowers which are found only between Govindghat and Ghangaria.Other InformationYoung shoots and leaves are edible.

Pedicularis Hoffmeisteri, Haldya Phool

">Pedicularis Bicornuta in Valley of FlowersFamily namePedicularis (Linnaeus Lousewort)Botanical NamePedicularis hoffmeisteriEnglish NamePedicularis hoffmeisteriLocal NameHaldya PhoolFlowering timeJuly to AugustWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find Pedicularis Hoffmeisteri very easily in almost all parts of Valley of Flowers. Provided you visit from 15th July to 15th September. The flowers are very beautiful and they welcome you right from the entrance of Valley of Flowers. This picture was taken at Pushpawati River Bed.Other InformationThis is found at an altitude range of 2500-4500 m. This is called Haldya Phool because of its color. (In Hindi Haldya means turmeric).

Rhodiola Imbricata

">Rhodiola Imbricata in Valley of FlowersFamily nameRhodiola (Linnaeus)Botanical NameRhodiola ImbricataEnglish NameRhodiola ImbricataFlowering timeJune to AugustWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersThis is generally found in less numbers as compare to it is found in Hemkund Sahib. At Hemkund Sahib it is found almost everywhere specially near Saussurea Obvallata flowers.Other InformationRhodiola Imbricata is found at an altitude range of 3000-4000 m.

Nepeta Govaniana

">Salvia Nubicola in Valley of FlowersFamily nameNepetaBotanical NameNepeta GovanianaEnglish NameNepeta GovanianaLocal NameFlowering timeAugust to SeptemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find this flower after trekking for about two and half kilometers from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers till the official starting point of Valley of Flowers. Official start point is approximately 3 kilometers from the entry gate.Other InformationThis flower is found at an altitude range of 3000-4000 m.

Senecio Laetus, Ragwort, Zerjum

">Senecio Laetus in Valley of FlowersFamily nameSenecio (Linnaeus)Botanical NameSenecio LaetusEnglish NameRagwortLocal NameZerjumFlowering timeJune to SeptemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find Senecio Laetus in almost all parts of Valley of Flowers. This flower is visible mainly the month of mid July to mid August.Other InformationWhole plant is used in the treatment of Body Swelling and Sore Throat.

Solidago Virgaurea, Golden Rod, Pinja-Phool, Sonali

">Solidago Virgaurea in Valley of FlowersFamily nameSolidago (Linnaeus)Botanical NameSolidago VirgaureaEnglish NameGolden RodLocal NamePinja-Phool, SonaliFlowering timeJune to SeptemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou will find this flower in moist places specially in the dense forest near the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. The dense forest is 200 m. away from the entry gate.Other InformationYou will found this flower at an altitude range of 1800-3500 m. the whole plant is used in treatment of Asthma.

Inula Grandiflora, Showy Inula

">Inula GrandifloraFamily nameInula (Linnaeus)Botanical NameInula GrandifloraEnglish NameShowy InulaFlowering timeLate June to SeptemberWhere will you find it in Valley of FlowersYou can find Inula Grandiflora right from the entrance of Valley of Flowers. You will find its colonies near the entry gate and in the dense forest 200 m. from the entry gate. This flower is very common in first 2 kilometers from the entry gate.Other InformationYou will found this flower at an altitude range of 2000-3500 m. The word Grandiflora means grand looking flower.

Orobanche Alba, Thyme Boom Rape

">Orobanche AlbaFamily nameOrobanchaceae (Boom Rape Family)Botanical NameOrobanche AlbaEnglish NameThyme Boom RapeFlowering timeMay to AugustWhere will you find it in Valley of Flowers247Other Information