Wildflower of the valley
Himalayan Trillium
Trillidium govanianum
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Medium
- Family
- Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Local name
- Nag Chhatri, नाग छत्री
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- 15–35 cm
- Altitude
- 3200–4200 m
- Flower colour
- red
- Flowering
- May to June
- Status
- Vulnerable
About Himalayan Trillium
Trillidium govanianum is a herb of 15-35 cm height. It has creeping rhizomes. Stem is unbranched. Leaves are ovate-lanceolate, cordate at base and three in a terminal whorl. Flowers are purplish red.
Where to find it
- Near the entrance of the valley
Habitat
Undergrowth of forests in moist places and in rock crevices.
What the name means
Trillidium is a diminutive of Trillium, from Latin tri (three) — three leaves, three petals; govanianum honours George Govan, first superintendent of Saharanpur Botanic Garden.
More photos
A hidden treasure of the wilderness, Trillidium Govanianum captivates with elegance and rare coloration in highland regions.
