Caprifoliaceae · Confirmed identification
Himalayan Whorlflower
Morina longifolia
About this flower
Its flowers open white, then turn pink once pollinated — so the plant shows its own story. The stiff, spiny leaves look thistle-like, but it is not a thistle. One of the valley's most striking shapes on dry slopes.
From the field guide — published botanical records.
- Elevation
- ~ 2,700–4,200 m
- Bloom window
- June – September
- Habitat
- Dry open slopes, trailside scrub
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Where I’ve Seen It
The 2 places where I photographed this flower. Tap a place to explore it.
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