Flowers Gallery and Information of flowers found in Valley of flowers

Blue Poppy, Queen of Himalayan Flowers (June to September)

You can find this flower in abundance at Hemkund Sahib Lake and on the way to Hemkund Sahib.

Commelina Benghalensis, Bengal Spiderwort (July to October)

You can find this flower from Govindghat to Ghangaria.

Corydalis, Kashmir corydalis (May to September)

The word Corydalis is derived from Greek word Korudalos means Lark.

Gaultheria Trichophylla, Creeping snowberry (June to September)

This flower can be found after wooden bridge next to official starting point of Valley of Flowers.

Gentiana Pedicellata, Choti Buggi (June to Late July)

The word Pedicellata means with small pedicels or flower stalks.

Gentiana Phyllocalyx (June to September)

You can find small colonies of this flower on the other side of Hemkund Sahib Lake.

Angelica Archangelica, Holy Ghost, Wild Celery (May to September)

This flower is found in abundance in July month.

Arisaema Jaquemontii

Flowering Time : June to July

Arisaema Propinquum (June to July)

You can see it after crossing helipad grounds from Govindgaht to Ghangaria.This resembles cobra snake. So also called as Cobra lily.

Arisaema Tortuosum (June to September)

You can see this flowers between rocks at Pullna Village. The word Tortuosum refers to twisted appendage of the spadix.

Feritillaria Roylei, East Himalayan Fritillary (June to July)

The tubers are used in treating asthma, fever and tuberculosis.

Juncus Himalensis

Flowering Time : May to June

Lilium Oxypetalum

You can find its colonies in Valley of Flowers from July first week to mid July. You can see this beautiful flower in the main part of Valley of Flowers

Polygonatum Verticillatum, Whorled Solomon's Seal

You can find Polygonatum Verticillatum inside the main part of Valley of Flowers.

Silene Vulgaris, Silene Vulgaris (June to September)

You can find it throughout in Valley of Flowers.After mid August the plant starts maturing and its color changes to brown.

Verbascum Thapsus, Great Mullein (January to July)

Great Mullein has been used since ancient times as a remedy for skin, throat and breathing ailments.

Codonopsis Rotundifolia, Bellwort (July to August.)

The word Rotundifolia means Round Shaped Leaves as you can see the shape of flower in above picture.

Saussurea Obvallata, Brahmakamal (July to Mid September.)

Plant is considered as sacred and is offered to Lord Shiva. The name Obvallata means surrounded or enclosed refers to the enclosed flower head.

Aconitum Balfourii, Indian Aconite (July to Mid September)

The word Aconitum is derived from word Acon means Arrow.

Aconitum Violaceum, Indian Aconite (July to Mid September)

The word Violaceum means which possess blue color. All parts of the plant are highly Poisonous.

Aster Albescens, Fading Himalayan Aster (June to September)

Aster albescens is found mainly from Ghangaria to Entry gate of Valley of Flowers in the month of July.

Aster Diplostephioides, Creeping Aster (June to September)

This flowers is found near and inside Pushpawati River Bed.

Astragalus Himalayanus, Himalayan Milk Vetch (June to August)

You can find this flowers two kilometer inside the Valley of Flowers.

Campanula Pallida, Pale Bellflower (June to October)

You can find this flower on your trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat.

Cyananthus Lobatus, Trailing Bellflower (June to September)

The word Cyananthus means Dark Blue Flowers. and Lobotus means Lobed, referring to Lobed Leaves.

Cyananthus Microphyllus (August to October)

You can find this flower just after crossing first river (with out bridge). The word Microphyllus means vary small leaves.

Erigeron Bellidioides, Rayhanda (August to September)

The term Multiradiatus refers to the presence of may radiating florets.

Geranium Wallichianum, Ratanjot (July to September)

It paints Valley of Flowers with its Blue-violet color. Geranium wallichianum is one of the most beautiful flower in the Valley of Flowers.

Lactuca Dolichophylla, Gringalik (July to October)

The word Lactuca means milk bearing referring to milky latex present.

Nepeta Erecta

Flowering Time : June to August

Polygonum Capitatum, Kaflya (June to September)

You cna see this flower on the way from Govindghat to Ghangaria. The plant is used as an antidote to Snake poison.

Primula Denticulata, Primrose (May to June)

You will find it in early June near Valley of Flowers entry gate.

Saussurea Piptathera (July to September)

You can find this near the Pusphawati River Bed in Valley of Flowers and near Hemkunt Sahib Lake.

Campanula Latifolia, Large Bellflower (June to August)

It paints the Valley of Flowers in its bluish shade. This flower is seen in huge colonies.

Cicerbita Macrorhiza, Violet Dandelion ( August to October)

The word Macrorhiza derived from Macro means large and Rhiza means root stock, referring to large rootstock.

Iris Kemaonensis (June to August)

You can find it just hundred meters from the entry gate (Frozen river) of Valley of Flowers.

Phlomis Bracteosa (July to September)

The term Phlomis is derived from strong>Phlogmos which means flame. The heirs on the seeds are used for the wicks.

Polemonium Caeruleum (June to September)

You can find it along with Geranium, Campanula Latifolia paints Valley of Flowers in Blueish purple shade.

Allium Wallichi (July to August)

This plant is found at an altitude range of 2800-4300 m. Bulbs of this plant are used in treatment of altitude sickness and cough.

Aruncus Dioicus, Goat's beard or Bride's feathers (July to August)

You can find this Perennial herb just after crossing the dense forest on your trek to Valley of Flowers from Ghangaria.

Bistorta Affinis (June to September)

You can find it easily near Pushpawati river bed in Valley of Flowers. However many colonies of Bistorta Affinis can be seen on the bank of Hemkund Sahib lake also.

Bistorta Vaccinifolia (July to September)

This flower is found easily in the later half of Valley of Flowers. Bees love this flower and you can spot hundreds of Bees on these flowers if you can spot its colony.

Corydalis Meifolia, Tongzil

Flowering Time : June to September

Cypripedium Himalaicum, Himalayan Venus (June to August)

This is a vary rare flower. You should visit Valley of Flowers in first or second week of July to have an opportunity to see this rare and very beautiful flower.

Dactylorhiza Hatagirea, Hathageri (June to August)

You can find Dactylorhiza Hatagirea easily in Valley of Flowers at its slopes.

Epilobium Latifolium, River Beauty (July to October)

You can easily see this flower on the bank of flowing water streams. It is used as an antidote to poisons and treatment of fever.

Epilobium Laxum (July to September)

You can find Epilobium Laxum very easily in the middle part of Valley of Flowers, specifically near water streams.

Fragaria Nubicola, Wild Straw Berry

Flowering Time : June to August. Fruits are very tasty and edible.

Geranium Collinum, Pannir Soppu (July to August.)

You will find it near to Pushpawati River bed. The word Collinum is referring to hills- the habitat of the plant.

Gymnadenia Orchidis

Flowering Time : June to August

Impatiens Sulcata, Dog Flower (June to September)

This flower is found in abundance in Valley of Flowers. It is found in so much quantity that it paints the Valley of Flowers in pink shade during the later half of July and first half of August.

Indigofera Heterantha, Himalayan Indigo (May to October)

You can find it on the way between Govindghat and Ghangaria. Flowers are used as vegetable and leaves are used in alleviating dysentery and cough.

Leycesteria Formosa, Himalayan Honey Suckle (June to August)

You can find this flower near Bhuandar Village on your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria.

Morina Longifolia, Biskanakara (June to September)

You can see this flower right from the entry gate of Valley of flowers and till the Pushpawati River Bed at various spots.

Oxyria Digyna, Mountain Sorrel (June to August)

You can find this on Pushpawati River Bed. The word Oxys in Greek means sharp or sour, referring to the sharp or bitter taste.

Pedicularis Porrecta, Mountain Sorrel (June to August)

You can find Oxyria Digyna easily on Pushpawati river bed. The word Oxys in Greek means sharp or sour, referring to the sharp or bitter taste.

Pedicularis Punctata (August to October)

You can spot it in various part of Valley of Flowers. You can find it easily near the Pushpawati River Bed.

Polygonum Amplexicaule, Kutrya (July to September)

Leaves of this plant are used in treatment of wounds. Whole plant is believed cause abortion.

Ainsliaea Aptera, Whorl Flower (June to July)

You can find this flower in starting of trek between dense forest. Roots are used in alleviating fever, stomachache and urinary diseases.

Allium Humile (May to July)

You can find this flower at Pushpawati River Bed in Valley of Flowers. Locals use it in cooking because of its garlic smell.

Anaphalis Triplinervis, Bugla (June to September)

It grows in large numbers. It paints the slope with its snow white color.

Anemone Tetrasepala, Four Sepalled Anemone (June to August )

You can find this flower in abundance in July, especially before last week of July. The word Tetrasepla means presence of four sepals.

Anemone Obtusifolia, Himalayan Thimble (May to early August)

You can see this flower in abundance in the month of July near to Ghangaria towards Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib.

Geranium Robertianum, Herb Robert (July to July )

The whole plant is used in the treatment of toothache. The plant has anti-diabetic and diuretic properties.

Halenia Elliptica, Spurred Gentian (July to October)

Helenia Elliptica is found just after entering into Valley of Flowers gate. Seeds are used to alleviate fever. Elliptica is in the reference of Elliptic shape of leaves.

Himalayan Knotweed, Polygonum Polystachyum (July to September)

You can find it everywhere in Valley of Flowers, specially in the later half of Valley of Flowers you can find it spread along the whole slope.

Impatiens Devendrae ( June to September)

You can see this flower easily just after crossing Pushpawati River. The word Impatiens means impatient referring to the bursting of fruits when touched.

Jancus Thomsonii (June to September)

You can find it easily in Hemkund Sahib than Valley of Flowers. This species is named in honor of Thomas Thomson, Scottish naturalist and superintendent of Calcutta Botanic Garden.

Leontopodium Brachyactis, Lion Foot (June to August)

You can find this flower in later half of Valley of Flowers at grassy slopes. The word Leontopodium is derived from two words Leonto (Lion) and Podium (foot). As the flower heads resembles lion's foot.

Parnassia Nubicola (June to September)

You can find this flower after treking just 100 meters from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. The plant extract is used in the treatment of food poisoning, root-stocks are used externally in snakebite.

Pleurospermum Candollii (June to September )

You can find this flower on the bank of Hemkund Sahib Lake. The species name Candollii is on the owner of Augustin Pyramus de Candolle, Swiss Botanist.

Prenanthes Brunoniana ( August to Late October)

You can find this flower in abundance in September in the main part of Valley of Flowers. Leaves are used to treat sores and wounds.

Primula Reidii (June to September)

You can find this flower in small colonies after treking just 100 meters from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers.

Roscoea Purpurea (June to August)

This flower can be seen on your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria.The word Purpurea means having purple color. you can see a purple color shade in the flower.

Salvia Nubicola (August to September)

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.

Saxifraga Cernua

Spiraea Canescens (May to October)

You can find this flower on your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria. The word Canescens means Covered with short grey or white hairs.

Trichosanthes Tricuspindata, Indrayan (April to September)

You can find this flower on your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria.Fruits and roots are used in treatment of Asthma and Diabetes.

Berberis Jaeschkeana

You can find it easily in early June at first glacier in Valley of Flowers.It is locally called as kingor. Distributed from Pakistan, north west Himalayas, Kashmir and Nepal.

Caltha Palustris, Marsh Marigold (June to August.)

You will find it on the banks of river, dump and marshy areas. Specially near waterfall in front of Valley of Flowers entry gate.

Corydalis Cornuta, Balsam Jar (June to August )

You can find this flower near streams in Valley of Flowers and on the bank of Hemkund Sahib lake.The word Cornuta means bearing horns and spurs.

Cremanthodium Arnicoides, Himalayan Daisy (June to September )

The species name Arnicoides means resembling Arnica flowers, a fragrant plant belonging to sunflower family.

Erysimum Hieraciifolium (June to September)

You can find this flower trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria on both sides of your trek. Young shoots and leaves are edible.

Gagealutea, Yellow star of Bethlehem (May to June)

The word Leutea means yellow referring to bright yellow color of the flower.

Impatiens Scabrida, Bantil (June to September)

You can find it easily on the your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria. (Last 3 Kilometers, after crossing Pushpawati River)

Inula Grandiflora, Showy Inula ( Late June to September)

You will find colonies of this flower near the entry gate of Valley of Flowers.The word Grandiflora means grand looking flower.

Ligularia Amplexicaulis (July to September)

You can find it in the deep forest just 200 meters from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers.

Orobanche Alba, Thyme Boom Rape

Flowering Time : May to August

Pedicularis Bicornuta, Haldya Phool (July to August)

You can find this flower throughout the Valley of Flowers.This is called Haldya Phool because of its color.

Potentilla Cuneifolia, Vajardanti (June to August.)

The word Cuneifolia refers to Cuneate base means narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base.

Rhodiola Imbricata (June to August)

At Hemkund Sahib it is found almost everywhere. Rhodiola Imbricata is found at an altitude range of 3000-4000 m.

Saxifraga Brunonis (June to August.)

You may find it among rocks, mosses in moist and shady places in Valley of Flowers. The word Brunonis refers to Robert Brown (1773-1858), a Scottish Botanist.

Saxifraga Parnassifolia, Meconopsis Aculeata ( August to October.)

You can find this flower in abundance at Hemkund Sahib Lake and on the way to Hemkund Sahib.

Senecio Laetus, Ragwort (June to September)

You can find Senecio Laetus in almost all parts of Valley of Flowers. Whole plant is used in the treatment of Body Swelling and Sore Throat.

Solidago Virgaurea, Golden Rod (June to September.)

You will find this flower in moist places specially in the dense forest near the entry gate of Valley of Flowers.

Taraxacum Officinale, Bitter wood, Blow Ball (March to November)

You will find this flower everywhere in Valley of Flowers.Taraxacum Officinale is used in treating blisters, dysentery and wounds.

Vajardanti Yellow, Potentilla Agyrophylla (June to August)

The word Agyrophylla is from Greek words Argyros means silver and Phylla means leaves. Referring to silvery leaves.

Viola Biflora, Yellow Violet (June to August)

You can find this flower on the way to Govindghat to Ghangaria from July to mid August easily.

Alteris Pauciflora (June to July)

You can find this tiny flower on Pushpawati River Bed in Valley of Flowers and on the bank of Hemkund Sahib Lake.

Colquhounia Coccinea, Himalayan Mint Shrub ( August to September)

You can find it very easily on your way from Govindghat to Ghangaria. Named in honor of Sir Robert Colquhoun, who was a lieutenant in British army in India and a plant collector and early patron of botanical gardens of Calcutta.

Hyoscyamus Niger, Henbane (June to October)

You can find it very easily in Badrinath and Mana VillageThis is a very poisonous plant, in fact all parts of the plants are highly toxic and can cause convulsions, vision loss and even death.

Typhonium Diversifolium (June to August)

The term Thyonium means Smoky or Dull, which can be seen in the color of the flower.