Caltha palustris in Valley of Flowers
Caltha palustris is a tufted perennial herb of 10-60 cm height. Stems are hollow. Leaves are kidney shaped.Stem leaves are alternate, without stalks and clasping the stem. Flowers are bright yellow, rarely white and cup shaped.
English Name |
Marsh Marigold, Cowflock, Cowslip, Kingcup |
Local Name |
Shomalap |
Family |
Ranunculaceae (buttercup family) |
Flowering time |
June to August |
Habitat |
Can be found in wet, damp and marshy areas of alpine meadows. |
Uses |
Leaves are used for the treatment of Gonorrhea in ethno medicine. Flowers are used in treating warts and anaemia. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
You will find it on the banks of river, dump and marshy areas. Specially near waterfall in front of Valley of Flowers’ entry gate. |
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