Polygonum amplexicaule

Polygonum amplexicaule in Valley of Flowers

Polygonum amplexicaule is an erect rhizomatous herb of 30-80 cm height. It has thick rootstocks. Leaves are ovate-lanceolate. Flowers are deep red and flowering spikes are solitary. the specific name Amplexicaule means clasping the stem refers to the leaf bases clasping the stem. The genetic name Polygonum refers to thickened joints of the stem.

English Name	NOT AVAILABLE
Local Name	Kutrya and Amli
Family	Polygonaceae
Flowering time	July to September
Habitat	Mountain slopes and moist places, meadows.
Uses	Leaves are used in dysentery and wounds. Roots are employed in treating cough and dysentery. Whole plant is believed to cause abortion.
Location in the Valley of flowers

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Frequently asked questions About the Valley

Can senior citizens visit valley of flowers?

Senior citizens also want to come to this heaven on earth but they are confused about whether they can do it or not. We have been taking senior citizens to the valley. There are options of helicopter and ponies to skip trekking.

What type of shoes is appropriate?

When you go for trek you should wear appropriate type of shoes so that your main concentration is on trekking and enjoying nature. We have seen that shoes of many people breaks while trekking and sometimes people develop blisters.

Minimum age to visit valley of flowers

Whether kids can do the trek or not? What is the minimum age requirement? Please read this full page to get the answer to this question. Couples with young children willing to visit valley of flowers can go through this page.

Minimum number of days required to explore the valley

Minimum number of days recommended going for trek to the valley. Why we need an extra day for the trip. Read full report with pictures of the valley.

How difficult is Valley of flowers trek.

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Polygonum amplexicaule