Wildflower of the valley
Gold Shot
Erysimum hieraciifolium
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- small
- Flower colour
- yellow
- Flowering
- June to September
About Gold Shot
Erysimum hieraciifolium is a perennial herb growing up to 90 cm of height. The generic name is derived from a Greek word Erythros which means red refers the color of flowers. The species name is derived from the word Hierax which means Hawk. It means the Erysimum hieraciifolium have the leaves like that of a plant called Hieracium. Roman naturalist Pliny believed hawks fed on Hieracium. Flowers of Erysimum hieraciifolium found in Valley of Flowers are of orange yellow in color.
Where to find it
- Along the trail from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Habitat
Found in moist areas like as grassy slopes and cultivated fields.
Uses & folklore
Leaves and young shoots are edible.
What the name means
Erysimum comes from Greek eryomai ("to help"), after ancient medicinal use; hieraciifolium means "with leaves like Hieracium (hawkweed)".
More photos
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