Wildflower of the valley
Showy Inula
Inula grandiflora
- How easy to find
- Easy to see — you will see it easily on the trail
- Flower size
- Large
- Family
- Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 50 cm
- Flower colour
- yellow
- Flowering
- Late June to September
About Showy Inula
Inula grandiflora is a stout and hairy perennial of height 50 cm to 1 m tall. Its roots are aromatic. Flower heads are golden yellow. Ray florets may up to 3 cm long and disc florets are yellow. The specific name grandiflora means grand looking flower.
Where to find it
- Near the entrance of the valley
Habitat
Common at grassy slopes and shrubberies
What the name means
Inula was the classical Latin name for elecampane; grandiflora means "large-flowered".
Don't confuse it with
Solidago virgaurea (sno 38) and Ligularia (sno 34) share the plate of small yellow ray-florets but Inula has larger, longer-rayed heads.
More photos
Inula Grandiflora flaunts its radiant yellow petals like a miniature sunburst amidst the alpine greens. This herbaceous perennial not only… 
A closer look at Inula Grandiflora reveals its intricate petal arrangement and robust stem, designed to withstand harsh winds. Commonly… 
This Inula Grandiflora specimen thrives at the edge of a rocky slope, showcasing its resilience. Its bright color and structured center… 
This wide-angle view of Inula Grandiflora reveals its prominence along flower-laden trails. It’s not just a symbol of alpine beauty—it is a…
