Dactylorhiza hatagirea in Valley of Flowers
Dactylorhiza hatagirea is an orchid of height 25 – 80 cm. It is an orchid with tubers divided like finger of palm. Stem with few leaf sheaths at base. Leaves are clustered and spreading. Flowers are dark purple or rosy purple.
English Name |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Local Name |
Hathageri, Salaam Panja and Paanch anguli. |
Family |
Orchidaceae |
Flowering time |
June to August |
Habitat |
Alpine meadows and mountain slopes. |
Uses |
Tubers are useful in treating bone fractures and cough, bronchitis and wounds. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
Can be found in the middle part of the Valley of flowers on both sides of the trek. |
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