This seems most likely to be Valeriana hardwickii - unless anyone knows better?
Flora of Kathmandu Valley records this from 1500-2000m.Local Name: 'Nakali
jatamasi'.
Flowers of Himalaya say it is distinguished by its 1-3 pairs of pinnate stem
leaveswith 3-7 leaflets. The specimen photographed is very small as it is
typically from 30-180cm!Large examples produce dense terminal domed clusters
forming a pyramidal inflorescence.Distribution: Pakistan to SW China @
1500-4000m, shrubberies & open slopes.
Flora of Simlensis has this as common at Shimla & Mushobra with the root
exported to the plainspartly for medicinal use but mainly as a perfume. Is
this still the case I wonder? There is a linedrawing - though of a large
example than the one photographed at Kalinchowk.
According to Stewart, V.hardwickii is common in Kashmir @ 1400-4000m, recorded
from Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahlgam etc.
Best Wishes,
Chris Chadwell
81 Parlaunt Road
SLOUGH
SL3 8BE
UK
www.shpa.org.uk
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Dear Members,
Location: Kalinchowk, NepalAltitude: 9000 ft.Date: 26 July 2014
Thank you.
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