Heracleum candicans in Valley of Flowers
Heracleum candicans is a herb of 1-2 m tall with 25 to 45 cm long pinnate leaves. Upper leaves are boat shaped. Flowers are white, small and stamens are 5. The specific name Candicans means white refers to its white flowers. and the genetic name Herakles refers to Hercules who used plant as a medicine.
English Name |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Local Name |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Family |
Apiaceae |
Flowering time |
June to August |
Habitat |
In moist places, slopes and meadows. |
Uses |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
It is very common in all parts of the valley. |
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