Sorbaria tomentosa in Valley of Flowers
Sorbaria tomentosa is a very graceful looking deciduous shrub of 4 to 5 m tall. Flowers are white and small. The specific name Sorbus refers to Sorbus tree which is known in common English language as service tree or service berry.
Caution : Leaves and flowers are poisonous as they contain Hydrogen Cyanide.
English Name |
Kashmir false Spiraea |
Local Name |
Bakre Jar, Bhiloka, Kathi, Kyans |
Family |
Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
Flowering time |
June to September |
Habitat |
Along river sides and in open too. |
Uses |
Fruits are used in the treatment of Asthma and lung infections. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
It is found in last 4-5 km of trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria. |
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