Beautiful Spirea (Spiraea bella) in the Valley of Flowers

Wildflower of the valley

Beautiful Spirea

Spiraea bella

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
How easy to find
Rare — you will see it only in some places
Flower size
Small to medium
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Local name
Kooji
Type
Deciduous
Height
2.5 m
Flower colour
red,green
Flowering
May to September

About Beautiful Spirea

Spiraea bella is a deciduous, handsome shrubs growing up to 2.5 m tall; branches are slightly angled. Leaves are alternate and simple. Flowers are pinkish white, unisexual, arranged in dense clusters, clusters numerous on lateral and terminal branches, floral tube is oval or spherical. Sepals are 5, reflexed at maturity. Stamens are red to pink.

Where to find it

  • Near the entrance of the valley
  • In the middle of the valley
  • In the deeper parts of the valley

Habitat

In slopes as undergrowth in Rhododendron Forests.

Uses & folklore

Seeds are used in the treatment of sores and wounds.

What the name means

Spiraea: Greek speira (spiral); bella means "beautiful".

Flowers you may see alongside

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