Yes, this comes within Morina longifolia found on open slopes and alpine shrubberies @ 3000-4000m from Kashmir to Bhutan. From Uttaranachal eastwards one must consider what was Morina polyphylla but this is readily distinguished and according to 'Himalayan Plants Illustrated' is now within the genus Cryptothladia but have not checked this further. And in Nepal one must consider what was Morina nepalensis but according to 'Himalayan Plants Illustrated' is now within Acanthocalyx - but have not checked this further. This is also readily distinguished by drooping flowers and leaves without marginal bristles.
M.longifolia often has whitish to pale pink flowers initially which often fade to a darker pink. In case you are uncertain about its identity, squeeze a left between your fingers and you will detect a pleasant, tangy odour - taking care to avoid the spines! On Friday, November 11, 2016 at 5:28:34 PM UTC, raj wrote: > Dear All, > > Morina longifolia from Gunji (Altitude 10500 feet) for validation. Photo > taken on Aug 28, 2016. > > -- > With Regards, > Narendra Joshi > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
