Various green colored flowers like Codonopsis Rotundifolia, Codonopsis Rotundifolia, Bellwort, Arisaema Propinquum,Arisaema Tortuosum, Meen, Cobra Lily amd many more found in valley of flowers
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Here are the pictures and information of various flowers with green shade , found in valley of flowers
Botanical Name
Saussurea Obvallata
English Name
Sacred Lotus
Local Name
Brahmakamal, Kapfu, kon
Flowering time
July to Mid September.
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You will find it easily at Hemkund Shahib Lake and one the way to Hemkund Sahib. (Last kilometer. This picture was clicked on 6th September, 2012 at Hemkund Shahib Lake . You will not find this flower at Valley of Flowers
Other flowers of the family
Saussurea Simpsoniana Saussurea Gossypiphora
Other Information
Plant is considered as sacred and is offered to Lord Shiva. The name Obvallata means surrounded or enclosed refers to the enclosed flower head.
Saussurea Obvallata, Sacred Lotus, Brahmakamal, Kapfu, Kon
Saussurea-obvallata, Braham Kamal in valley of flowers
codonopsis-rotundifolia, Bellwort in Valley of flowers
Family name
Codonopsis
Botanical Name
Codonopsis Rotundifolia
English Name
Bellwort
Flowering time
July to August.
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find it in abundance in Valley of Flowers easily. After you enter the main valley (three kilometers from entry gate) you can spot this easily if you visit in the month of July and August.
Other Information
The word Rotundifolia means Round shaped leaves as you can see the shape of flower in above picture.
Silene Vulgaris
Silene Vulgaris in Valley of Flowersq
Family name
Silene (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Silene Vulgaris
English Name
Silene Vulgaris
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find it throughout in Valley of Flowers after crossing the official starting point of Valley of Flowers. As you walk along the fixed path in Valley of Flowers you can see this flower on both of your sides from July to mid August very easily. After mid August the plant starts maturing and its color changes to brown.
Other Information
Formerly in La Mancha region of Spain, where Silene vulgaris leaves are valued as a green vegetable, there were people known as “collejeros” who picked these plants and sold them. Leaves are small and narrow, so it takes many plants to obtain a sizeable amount. In La Mancha the Silene vulgaris leaves, locally known as “collejas“, were mainly used to prepare a dish called gazpacho viudo (widower gazpacho). The ingredients were flatbread known as tortas de gazpacho and a stew prepared with Silene vulgaris leaves.
Arisaema Propinquum
Arisaema Propinquum in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Arisaema Propinquum (Schott)
Botanical Name
Arisaema Propinquum
English Name
Arisaema Propinquum
Flowering time
June to July
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can easily spot this flower in the forest which comes after crossing helipad grounds from Govindgaht to Ghangaria. In the last one kilometer of the trek towards Ghangaria you can see this flower. Even after crossing Ghangaria towards Valley of Flowers you can see this flower easily. But you will hardly find any of this flower inside Valley of Flowers.
Other Information
This resembles cobra snake. So also called as Cobra lily.
Arisaema Tortuosum, Meen, Cobra Lily
Arisaema Tortuosum in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Arisaema Tortuosum
Botanical Name
Arisaema Tortuosum
English Name
Arisaema Tortuosum
Local Name
Meen, commonly called as cobra lily.
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find it easily as soon as you start your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria. As you reach village Pulna you can see this flower between rocks and in fact this picture was also taken in village Pulna itself. You may find some of flowers in upper region also but you will find it mainly in first six kilometers of the trek from Govindghat. This has a typical greenish yellow color and does not have lines like its counterpart Arisaema Propinquum
Other Information
The word Tortuosum refers to twisted appendage of the spadix. The name Cobra lily comes from its cobra like appearance, with a whip-like tongue, up to 12″ long, rising up vertically. It is native to open Rhododendron forests, scrub and alpine meadows in the Himalaya from India to western China.
Feritillaria Roylei, East Himalayan Fritillary, Kakoli, Kshira Kakoli
Feritillaria Roylei in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Fritillaria Linnaeus
Botanical Name
Fritillaria Roylei
English Name
East Himalayan Fritillary
Local Name
Kakoli, Kshira Kakoli (Sanskrit)
Flowering time
June to July
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find Fritillaria Roylei easily in the main part of Valley of Flowers after crossing a big rock near the official starting point of Valley of Flowers.
Other Information
The tubers are used in treating asthma, fever and tuberculosis. In China bulbs are used in curing asthma and rheumatism.
You can find Polygonatum Verticillatum flower inside the main part of Valley of Flowers. Just three kilometres from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers the main valley starts. Maximum number of flowers are seen in the next two kilometers from the official starting point.
Other Information
In Ayurvedic system of medicine roots are used in the treatment of fever, general weakness and burning sensation. Roots and leaves are edible. Roots are also used in the treatment of cuts and wounds.
You can find this flower in the main part of Valley of Flowers after crossing a huge rock near the official starting point of Valley of Flowers. This flower is found in abundance in July month.
Other Information
Archangelica means powerful angel, referring to the powerful medicinal properties of the plant.
Pleurospermum Candollii, Supka
Pleurospermum Candollii
Family name
Pleurospermum (Hoffemeister)
Botanical Name
Pleurospermum Candollii
English Name
Pleurospermum Candollii
Local Name
Supka
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
This Flower is generally not found in Valley of Flowers. However, you can find this flower on the bank of Hemkund Sahib Lake. This flowers is found an altitude range of 3500-4800 m. This picture was taken on 5th September, 2012 at Hemkund Sahib Lake.
Other Information
The species name Candollii is on the owner of Augustin Pyramus de Candolle, Swiss Botanist. The fruits are used in treatment of renal diseases and stomachache.
Saussurea Simpsoniana 
Saussurea Gossypiphora
