Oxyria digyna in Valley of Flowers
Oxyria digyna is a perennial herb with 15-80 cm height. Leaves are basal, kidney shaped with broad heart shaped base and oblique apex. Flowers are green tinged with pink, small and in terminals panicles. Fruit is broadly winged.
English Name |
Mountain sorrel |
Local Name |
Chyakulti, kailashi |
Family |
Polygonaceae |
Flowering time |
June to August |
Habitat |
Way sides and cultivated lands. |
Uses |
Whole plant is used as an appetizer and laxative. The leaves are rich in Vitamin C. In Nepal cooked leaves stems and roots are eaten in case of dysentery. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
It is found in the middle and deeper parts of the valley. It is also found on the bank of Hemkund Sahib Lake. It is mainly found near water sources. |
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