Bistorta affinis Flower found in the Valley of flowers
Bistorta affinis is found in 2-3 varieties in the valley of flowers. It is very attractive flower especially due to twisted stem. It’s stem is tufted and upper leaves are smaller. Flowers at this tufted stem are pale to deep pink in color. In short Bistorta Affinis looks like a long cylindrical spike. It is a common flower and can be spotted easily in the valley of flowers from June mid to End of September.
English Name |
Bistorta affinis |
Local Name |
Chookroo, Masloon, Himalayan fleece flower |
Family |
POLYGONACEAE |
Flowering time |
June to September |
Habitat |
Moist Places, Mountain slopes and Meadows |
Uses |
Whole Plant is used for the treatment of diarrhoea and cold. The seeds are edible. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
You can find it easily near Pushpawati river bed in Valley of flowers. However many colonies of Bistorta Affinis can be seen on the bank of Hemkund Sahib lake also. |
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