Corydalis Cashmeriana in Valley of Flowers
Corydalis Cashmeriana is a rhizomatous herb of 15-20 cm height. Basal leaves are 2-3 cm long. Stem leaves are 1-2, stalkless and almost opposite or alternate and placed at the middle of the stem. Flowers are 2 lipped and very attractive having blue color with dark blue at tips.
The genetic name Corydalis means a lark which refers to the spur in the flowers of the genus. The specific name Cashmeriana refers to Kashmir.
English Name |
Blue Corydalis, Kashmir Corydalis |
Local Name |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Family |
Fumariaceae (Fumitory family) |
Flowering time |
May to August |
Habitat |
Grassy slopes and moist places. |
Uses |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
You will find this flower in abundance in first week of June in Valley of flowers. You will find it on the bank of frozen river just after entering the Valley of flowers gate. This picture is taken in first week of June in Valley of flowers. |
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