Comments / notes : The rhizome is used medicinally.
Key identification features : Dwarf herb 2-11 (-20)cm, much-branched from base; leaves oblong-obovate 8-15 x 3-8mm; styles 1-1.4mm, free and recurved to base
Flower, Fruit : May-August
Distribution :
Uttarakhand : Uttarakhand
Sikkim : West Sikkim (Geyzing) district
Native : Bhutan, China, East Himalaya, India, Nepal, Qinghai, Tibet, West Himalaya
Exotic/Native : Native
World Distribution : Himalaya to West and Central China
Literature : Uniyal B.P., Sharma J.R., Choudhery U., Singh D.K. (2007). Flowering Plants of Uttarakhand: A Checklist. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh: 215; GRIERSON A.J.C. & LONG D.G. (1983). FLORA OF BHUTAN INCLUDING A RECORD OF PLANTS FROM SIKKIM Vol. 1: Part 2. ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN, EDINBURGH: 765 - 766