Dr Rawat is correct - this is definitely Thymus linearis. I first came across this plant in the Suru Valley, Ladakh, during my first 'expedition' into the Trans Himalaya. Most recently I saw it growing profusely on Mt.Aphawat in Kashmir - I may post some images later.
Has the characteristic 'Thyme' odour. Stewart knew it as Thymus serphyllum subsp. quniquecostatus - so for once, most will be happy with the name change! Very common and very variable in Kashmir from 1500-4500m. Flowers of Himalaya say Afghanistan to C.Nepal, Tibet, India, N.China, Japan on rocky slopes @ 1500-4300m. Very aromatic. Flora of Lahaul-Spiti separated a var. album on the basis of white flowers, permanent green calyx and sessile leaves occasional in rock crevices at Chatru. The typical variety the authors found to be common in meadows & on slopes at Chandra Tal - not that there are too many meadows beside Chandra Tal. Collett knew the plant as Thymus serphyllum, then common on the downs at Shimla, considering it the same as a native British Thyme. te: > Tufted mat-forming flowers at Badrinath, Uttarakhand, June 09. > > Is it Gueldenstaedtia himalaica? Could not find any link on the net, > though. > Mentioned in Concise flowers of the Himalaya at Sr.No. 232. > > Regards, > Suresh C. Sharma > -- 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.
