Wildflower of the valley
Himalayan Daisy
Cremanthodium arnicoides
- How easy to find
- Easy to see — you will see it easily on the trail
- Flower size
- Medium to large
- Family
- Onagraceae (Evening primrose family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- 1 m
- Flower colour
- yellow
- Flowering
- June to September
About Himalayan Daisy
Cremanthodium arnicoides is an erect herb of height 1 m. It has stout stem. Leaves are sessile at stem and basal leaves are oblong, ovate or elliptic oblong. Flower heads are bright yellow and very attractive. The genetic name Cremanthodium refers to nodding flowers and the specific name arnicoides means a fragrant plant belonging to sunflower family.
Where to find it
- Near the entrance of the valley
- In the middle of the valley
- In the deeper parts of the valley
Habitat
Grassy slopes and shrubberies.
What the name means
Cremanthodium is Greek kremannymi (to hang) + anthodion (small flowerhead), after the nodding heads; arnicoides means "resembling Arnica".
More photos
Here we see Cremanthodium arnicoides thriving in its natural habitat—amid damp alpine meadows and mountain fog. Its downward-facing… 
This photo captures a single bloom of Cremanthodium arnicoides, showcasing the flower’s structure and subtle detailing. Its slightly…
