Wildflower of the valley
Violet Dandelion
Cicerbita macrorhiza
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Local name
- Chyate
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- 10–50 cm
- Flower colour
- blue
- Flowering
- August to October
About Violet Dandelion
Cicerbita macrorhiza is a perennial herb of 10 to 50 cm tall, stem is tufted, sub-erect and branched. Leaves are sessile. Flowers heads mauve and blue color, bell shaped. The specific name macrorhiza means elongated and large rootstock.
Where to find it
- In the middle of the valley
Habitat
slopes and rock crevices.
Uses & folklore
In Tibet medicine whole plant is used in treating fever.
What the name means
Cicerbita is a medieval Italian name for a similar salad plant; macrorhiza means "with a large root".
More photos
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With intricate petals and a captivating aura, Cicerbita Macrorhiza thrives in untouched wilderness, symbolizing nature's hidden artistry.
