Polygonatum verticillatum in Valley of Flowers
Polygonatum verticillatum is a robust herb with many creeping root stocks. Height of this plant is 0.5 to 1.5 m high. Stems are angled. Leaves are sessile. Flowers are white tinged with green and purple or pale yellow. Berries are green turning in to purple through red color when completely ripen.
English Name |
Whorled Solomon’s seal |
Local Name |
Kantula, Meda |
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Flowering time |
June to September |
Habitat |
Undergrowth of forests and shrubberies. |
Uses |
Roots and leaves are edible. Roots are used to treat gastric problems, cuts, wounds. In Ayurveda roots are used for the treatment of burning sensation, general weakness, fever, anorexia and aphrodisiac |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
Can be found in the middle part of the Valley of Flowers. |
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