Polygonaceae · Confirmed identification
Himalayan Bistort
Bistorta macrophylla
About this flower
Pink flower spikes like little bottle-brushes above oval leaves. It grows in large drifts that can turn a whole meadow soft pink — one of the most common flowers of the rainy season.
From the field guide — published botanical records.
- Elevation
- ~ 2,700–4,800 m
- Bloom window
- June – August
- Habitat
- Meadows and turf, often in drifts
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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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