Allium wallichii in Valley of Flowers
Allium wallichii is a perennial herb with single, conical and short bulb. Leaves are linear – lanceolate, keeled, flattened, blunt at apex and narrowed at base. Flowers are purple and are form umbels.
English Name |
Himalaya Onion, Jimbur |
Local Name |
Doona, Laddu and Gobka |
Family |
Alliaceae (onion family) |
Flowering time |
July to August |
Habitat |
Mountain slopes and nearby stream banks |
Uses |
In Nepal bulbs are used to treat altitude sickness, cough, cholera and dysentery. Cooked tender leaves can be used as vegetable. Flowers are used for garnishing salads. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
This flowers is a bit rare flower to spot in Valley of Flowers. Last year we could spot only 2 flowers of Allium Wallichii. You can spot it in the middle part of Valley of Flowers. Middle part means after trekking 3-4 Km. from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. |
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