Cicerbita macrorhiza in Valley of Flowers
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.
English Name | Violet Dandelion |
Local Name | Chyate |
Family | Asteraceae |
Flowering time | August to October |
Habitat | slopes and rock crevices. |
Uses | In Tibet medicine whole plant is used in treating fever. |
Location in the Valley of flowers | It is mainly found in the middle part of the valley of flowers. |
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