Reinwardtia indica in Valley of Flowers
Reinwardtia indica is a shrub or under shrub upto one meter tall. Branches are spreading, rounded and angular. Leaves are alternate, simple, elliptic – obovate or lanceolate at apex, rounded or heart shaped. Flowers are bright yellow. Sepals are 5.
English Name |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Local Name |
Phiunli and Basanthi |
Family |
Linaceae (Flax Family) |
Flowering time |
May to early June |
Habitat |
Waysides and grassy slopes. |
Uses |
Leaves are chewed to clean the tongue and decoction is used for gargles. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
It is found on the way from Govindghat to Ghangaria. |
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