Yellow flowers like Vajardanti, Potentilla Cuneifolia,Taraxacum Officinale, Bitter wood, Blow ball, Common Dandelion, Dughdee, Kan Phuliya, Karatu,Caltha Palustris, Marsh Marigold, Shomalap and many more found in valley of flowers.
Vajardanti, Potentilla agyrophylla , Himalayan Cinquefoil in Valley of flowers
Botanical Name
Potentilla Agyrophylla
English Name
Himalayan Cinquefoil
Local Name
Vajardanti
Flowering time
June to August, You may find some flowers up to mid September also, near Pushpawati river bed.
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You will NOT find it in abundance in Valley of Flowers unlike its counterpart, the blood colored Vajardanti. But if you are lucky you may find some of them in the middle part of Valley of Flowers
Other flowers of the family
Potentilla atrisanguinea.
Potentilla Cuneifolia.
Other Information
The word Agyrophylla is from Greek words Argyros means silver and Phylla means leaves. Referring to silvery leaves.
Vajardanti, Potentilla Cuneifolia
Potentilla cuneifolia, Vajardanti in Valley of flowers
Botanical Name
Potentilla Cuneifolia
Local Name
Vajardanti
Flowering time
June to August.
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You will NOT find it in abundance in Valley of Flowers unlike its counterpart, the blood colored Vajardanti. But if you are lucky you may find some of them in the middle part of Valley of Flowers.
Other flowers of the family
Potentilla atrisanguinea.
Potentilla Agyrophylla
Other Information
The word Cuneifolia refers to Cuneate base means narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base.
Saxifraga Brunonis
Saxifraga brunonis in Valley of flowers
Family name
Saxifragaceae
Botanical Name
Saxifraga brunonis
English Name
Saxifraga brunonis
Local Name
Flowering time
June to August. But ironiclly this picture was taken in mid September. You may find some rare flowers in September also.
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You may find it among rocks, mosses in moist and shady places in Valley of Flowers
Other Information
The word Brunonis refers to Robert Brown (1773-1858), a Scottish Botanist. Saxifraga is a large group of hardy perennial plants, of which a few are found in Asia. The name is an old Latin name derived from saxum, a rock and frangor, to break; the plant was thought to break stones in the bladder. Saxifraga brunonis is a herb 5-10 cm high which forms a creeping mat of pale green rosettes with loose panicles of yellow flowers. It has slender, red, leafless runners, terminating in a bud.
Saxifraga Parnassifolia, Meconopsis Aculeata
Saxifraga Parnassifolia in valley of flowers
Family name
Saxifragaceae – Saxifrage family
Botanical Name
Meconopsis aculeata.
English Name
Saxifraga-parnassifolia
Flowering time
August to October.
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find this flower in abundance at Hemkund Sahib Lake and on the way to Hemkund Sahib (last one kilometer). Also you can find some flowers after walking just 200 meters from entry gate of Valley of Flowers. The picture above is taken at Hemkund Sahib Lake
Other Information
Taraxacum Officinale, Bitter wood, Blow ball, Common Dandelion, Dughdee, Kan Phuliya, Karatu
Taraxacum-officinale in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Taraxacum
Botanical Name
Taraxacum officinale
English Name
Bitter wood, Blow ball, Common Dandelion
Local Name
Dughdee, Kan Phuliya, Karatu.
Flowering time
March to November
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You will find Taraxacum officinale in almost all places in Valley of Flowers. There is no such specific location. But this picture was taken near entry point of Valley of Flowers at Frozen River in June first week, 2012.
Other Information
Taraxacum Officinale is used in treating blisters, dysentery and wounds. Leaves are used in treatment of dislocation of joints. The word Taraxacum is derived from Talkh Chakok means a bitter herb and Officinale means a herb which is sold for its medicinal properties.
Caltha Palustris, Marsh Marigold, Shomalap
Caltha-palustris in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Caltha (Linaeus)
Botanical Name
Caltha Palustris
English Name
Marsh Marigold
Local Name
Shomalap.
Flowering time
June to August. This picture was taken in the last week of May 2012.
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You will find it on the banks of river, dump and marshy areas. Specially near waterfall in front of Valley of Flowers’ entry gate.
Other Information
In the United Kingdom, it is probably one of the most ancient native plants, surviving the glaciations and flourishing after the last retreat of the ice, in a landscape inundated with glacial melt waters. The Sap of the plant causes irritation to sensitive skin.
Gagealutea, Yellow star of Bethlehem
Gagealutea in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Gagea Salisbury
Botanical Name
Gagea Lutea
English Name
Yellow star of Bethlehem
Flowering time
May to June
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
This picture was clicked on the way to Hemkund Sahib in last week of May, 2012. In fact you can find it there only till June last.
Other Information
The word Leutea means yellow referring to bright yellow color of the flower.
Impatiens Scabrida, Bantil, Tillua, Rindliya
Impatiens Scabrida in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Balsaminaceae (Balsam)
Botanical Name
Impatiens Scabrida
English Name
Impatiens Scabrida
Local Name
Bantil, Tillua, Rindliya.
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find it easily on the your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria. (Last 3 Kilometers, after crossing Pushpawati river)
Other Information
Its seeds are edible.
Lilium Oxypetalum
Lilium Oxypetalum in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Lilium (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Lilium oxypetalum
English Name
Lilium oxypetalum
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find its colonies in Valley of Flowers from July first week to mid July. After this you can see few flowers only till July last week. You can see this beautiful flower in the main part of Valley of Flowers i.e. just 300 meters from the official starting point of Valley of Flowers.
Other Information
The term Lilium is derived from Lirion which means lily and the term Oxypetalum is derived from greek words, Oxy means sharp and Petalum means Petals. You can see the sharp petals in above picture.
Verbascum Thapsus, Aaron’s Rod, Cow’s Lungwort, Great Mullein, Akulbir, Kari Tamakhu
Verbascum Thapsus in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Verbascum (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Verbascum Thapsus
English Name
Aaron’s Rod, Cow’s Lungwort, Great Mullein
Local Name
Akulbir, Kari Tamakhu
Flowering time
January to July
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
We have never seen this flower in Valley of Flowers although you can spot this flower in Village Mana near Badrinath. We take our group to Badrinath and Mana.
Other Information
Great Mullein has been used since ancient times as a remedy for skin, throat and breathing ailments. It has long had a medicinal reputation, especially as an astringent and emollient, as it contains mucilage, several saponins, coumarin and glycosides. Dioscorides recommended it for diseases of the lung and it is now widely available in health and herbal stores. Dyeing is one of the Non-medical use.
You can find this flower on the way to Govindghat to Ghangaria from July to mid August easily.
Other Information
Biflora means two flowered. Therefore it is also called as two flowered violet.
Berberis Jaeschkeana, Barberry, Kingor
Berberis Jaeschkeana in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
Botanical Name
Berberis Jaeschkeana
English Name
Barberry
Local Name
Kingor
Flowering time
June to August
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
If you visiting Valley of Flowers in early June you can find it easily at the first glacier (Frozen River) just after entering the entry gate (Just 100 meters away from the gate). This is an armed shrub and up to two meters tall. The plant is used as an astringent and roots are employed on cuts and wounds, used in treating skin diseases, urinary disorders and jaundice. Honey bees love this flower. You can see a honey bee in the picture above. We took not less than 10 picture of this bee in June first week of 2012 apart from this picture. You can also see this plant on your trek from Mana to Vasudhara falls
Other Information
It is locally called as kingor. Distributed from Pakistan, north west Himalayas, Kashmir and Nepal.
Ligularia Amplexicaulis
Ligularia Amplexicaulis in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Ligularia Cassini
Botanical Name
Ligularia Amplexicaulis
English Name
Ligularia Amplexicaulis
Flowering time
July to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find Ligularia Amplexicaulis very easily in the deep forest just 200 meters from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. After crossing a frozen river (frozen till mid July) and walking for another 100 meters you can find many Ligularia Amplexicaulis flowers on both sides of your trek. After that you can easily spot this flower many times on your way towards and inside Valley of Flowers. You may spot few flowers on Pushpawati river bed also. This flower can be spotted easily from mid July to mid August.
Other Information
The stems, leaves and flowers are used in Tibetan medicine, they are said to have an astringent taste and a cooling potency. Digestive and emetic, they are used in the treatment of vomiting from indigestion.
This flower is found near streams in Valley of Flowers and on the bank of Hemkund Sahib lake. You can spot this flower very easily as prominent yellow color near streams (especially near Pushpawati River Bed) in Valley of Flowers. It makes landscapes very beautiful due to its color and large numbers near streams.
Other Information
The word Cornuta means bearing horns and spurs.
Cremanthodium Arnicoides, Himalayan Daisy
Cremanthodium Arnicoides in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Cremanthodium
Botanical Name
Cremanthodium Arnicoides
English Name
Himalayan Daisy
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
This eye catching flower can be seen in the first half of Valley of Flowers, up to three kilometers from the entry gate. You can also find this flower on the way to Hemkund Sahib also. (Trek from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib)
Other Information
The species name Arnicoides means resembling Arnica flowers, a fragrant plant belonging to sunflower family. Cremanthodium Arnicoides is found in the Himalayas, from Pakistan to China.
Erysimum Hieraciifolium
Erysimum Hieraciifolium in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Erysimum
Botanical Name
Erysimum Hieraciifolium
English Name
Erysimum Hieraciifolium
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You may not find it in Valley of Flowers but you can find Erysimum Hieraciifolium very easily just after starting your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria on both sides of your trek. If you take Helicopter instead of trekking from Govindghat to Ghangaria you may miss this flower and some of other flowers which are found only between Govindghat and Ghangaria.
Other Information
Young shoots and leaves are edible.
Pedicularis Hoffmeisteri, Haldya Phool
Pedicularis Bicornuta in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Pedicularis (Linnaeus Lousewort)
Botanical Name
Pedicularis hoffmeisteri
English Name
Pedicularis hoffmeisteri
Local Name
Haldya Phool
Flowering time
July to August
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find Pedicularis Hoffmeisteri very easily in almost all parts of Valley of Flowers. Provided you visit from 15th July to 15th September. The flowers are very beautiful and they welcome you right from the entrance of Valley of Flowers. This picture was taken at Pushpawati River Bed.
Other Information
This is found at an altitude range of 2500-4500 m. This is called Haldya Phool because of its color. (In Hindi Haldya means turmeric).
Rhodiola Imbricata
Rhodiola Imbricata in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Rhodiola (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Rhodiola Imbricata
English Name
Rhodiola Imbricata
Flowering time
June to August
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
This is generally found in less numbers as compare to it is found in Hemkund Sahib. At Hemkund Sahib it is found almost everywhere specially near Saussurea Obvallata flowers.
Other Information
Rhodiola Imbricata is found at an altitude range of 3000-4000 m.
Nepeta Govaniana
Salvia Nubicola in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Nepeta
Botanical Name
Nepeta Govaniana
English Name
Nepeta Govaniana
Local Name
Flowering time
August to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find this flower after trekking for about two and half kilometers from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers till the official starting point of Valley of Flowers. Official start point is approximately 3 kilometers from the entry gate.
Other Information
This flower is found at an altitude range of 3000-4000 m.
Senecio Laetus, Ragwort, Zerjum
Senecio Laetus in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Senecio (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Senecio Laetus
English Name
Ragwort
Local Name
Zerjum
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find Senecio Laetus in almost all parts of Valley of Flowers. This flower is visible mainly the month of mid July to mid August.
Other Information
Whole plant is used in the treatment of Body Swelling and Sore Throat.
Solidago Virgaurea, Golden Rod, Pinja-Phool, Sonali
Solidago Virgaurea in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Solidago (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Solidago Virgaurea
English Name
Golden Rod
Local Name
Pinja-Phool, Sonali
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You will find this flower in moist places specially in the dense forest near the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. The dense forest is 200 m. away from the entry gate.
Other Information
You will found this flower at an altitude range of 1800-3500 m. the whole plant is used in treatment of Asthma.
Inula Grandiflora, Showy Inula
Inula Grandiflora
Family name
Inula (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Inula Grandiflora
English Name
Showy Inula
Flowering time
Late June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
You can find Inula Grandiflora right from the entrance of Valley of Flowers. You will find its colonies near the entry gate and in the dense forest 200 m. from the entry gate. This flower is very common in first 2 kilometers from the entry gate.
Other Information
You will found this flower at an altitude range of 2000-3500 m. The word Grandiflora means grand looking flower.
Orobanche Alba, Thyme Boom Rape
Orobanche Alba
Family name
Orobanchaceae (Boom Rape Family)
Botanical Name
Orobanche Alba
English Name
Thyme Boom Rape
Flowering time
May to August
Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers
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Other Information
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12 thoughts on “Yellow Flowers found in Valley of flowers”
We visited valley of flowers in August 1982 as a Botany teacher with about a dozen students of M. Sc. class. The terrain was very difficult. We stayed at Ghangharia for one night and visited this Valley. We could find very good forest of Bhojpatra trees on the left side of our trreking rout and our head deep polygonum at the entrance of the valley. We stayed there for abot three hours, searching plants in flowering and making a list. This list was endless as every other step was welcomed by a new species. We could hardly identify two dozen plants with our knowledge in taxonomy. Now I see in your present post 23 species of flowers with yellow color only. You have done a very good job. I further request you to kindly provide information on other flowers also having other than yellow color.
Hello sir,
We have provided the information of all colors of flowers. Thanks.
Quite frankly, being a tour operator myself, I was looking for information for my own website but after having surfed your website I found your website to be one of the most informative and comprehensive websites I have ever seen related with any particular subject. You must feel proud of yourself for coming out with such a detailed website as the comment is coming from none other but a tour operator.
Sadly I saw your details today and even if I plan I guess it would be too late to come over for Valley of Flowers trip. I want to do a recce tour for my future guests and would love to work with you more closely for my inbound guests.
All these Pictures are taken at Valley of flowers or at Hemkund Sahib. Valley of flowers is at a height varying 10500 feet to 12000 feet and Hemkund Sahib is at a height of 14000 feet. However I will update these tables as per your suggestion. Thanks for your valuable suggestion.
i am longing to watch this beautiful place can i travel alone i am 47 and diabetic suggest the best season to see all flowers
To see maximum number of flowers in valley of flowers you should visit valley of flowers from second half of July to first half of August. During this time we have four departures in 2013. You may visit our Valley of Tours and Packages page for more details. To know the best time to visit valley of flowers you may visit our best time to visit valley of flowers page. Yes you can come alone in my groups for valley of flowers trip. Kindly consult your doctor before booking your trip with us or deciding to go to valley of flowers. You can not see all the flowers in any season as some flowers bloom only for a week and some are visible for whole season. To see all the flowers you need to stay at Ghangaria for full season from June to September end. 🙂
Potentilla atrisanguinea.
Potentilla Cuneifolia.
Potentilla Agyrophylla 
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We visited valley of flowers in August 1982 as a Botany teacher with about a dozen students of M. Sc. class. The terrain was very difficult. We stayed at Ghangharia for one night and visited this Valley. We could find very good forest of Bhojpatra trees on the left side of our trreking rout and our head deep polygonum at the entrance of the valley. We stayed there for abot three hours, searching plants in flowering and making a list. This list was endless as every other step was welcomed by a new species. We could hardly identify two dozen plants with our knowledge in taxonomy. Now I see in your present post 23 species of flowers with yellow color only. You have done a very good job. I further request you to kindly provide information on other flowers also having other than yellow color.
Hello sir,
We have provided the information of all colors of flowers. Thanks.
Quite frankly, being a tour operator myself, I was looking for information for my own website but after having surfed your website I found your website to be one of the most informative and comprehensive websites I have ever seen related with any particular subject. You must feel proud of yourself for coming out with such a detailed website as the comment is coming from none other but a tour operator.
Sadly I saw your details today and even if I plan I guess it would be too late to come over for Valley of Flowers trip. I want to do a recce tour for my future guests and would love to work with you more closely for my inbound guests.
Thanks for the complements, I would love to work with you.
We are grateful !
Wonderful! You work is remarkable! Thanks!
Good detail post. please add at what altitude these flowers grow, it will be very informative.
Thanks Dr Jyoti.
All these Pictures are taken at Valley of flowers or at Hemkund Sahib. Valley of flowers is at a height varying 10500 feet to 12000 feet and Hemkund Sahib is at a height of 14000 feet. However I will update these tables as per your suggestion. Thanks for your valuable suggestion.
i am longing to watch this beautiful place can i travel alone i am 47 and diabetic suggest the best season to see all flowers
To see maximum number of flowers in valley of flowers you should visit valley of flowers from second half of July to first half of August. During this time we have four departures in 2013. You may visit our Valley of Tours and Packages page for more details. To know the best time to visit valley of flowers you may visit our best time to visit valley of flowers page. Yes you can come alone in my groups for valley of flowers trip. Kindly consult your doctor before booking your trip with us or deciding to go to valley of flowers. You can not see all the flowers in any season as some flowers bloom only for a week and some are visible for whole season. To see all the flowers you need to stay at Ghangaria for full season from June to September end. 🙂
We must try our best to come! Thanks a lot!
This is a nice post!