Morina longifolia Wall., Numer. List 426 426 1829.; Himalayan whorlflower;
Wild Herb captured on 13/8/10 during the trek from Ghangaria (around 11,000 ft.) to Hemkunt Sahib (around 14000 ft.). - It is Morina longifolia only. Spiny leaves and bracts are characteristic. Flora of Chakrata: Morina longifolia from Deovan Chakrata: Morina longifolia from Deovan Chakrata pls validate a few more pics Here are mine from Pangi Valley VoF Week :: Morina longifolia at Valley of Flowers: Morina longifolia Wall. ... (family: Caprifoliaceae) 2 AUG 12 Valley of Flowers ... about 11000 - 12000 ft Your pictures of VOF are real treat to eyes. VoF Week :: Morina longifolia at Valley of Flowers: Morina longifolia Place : Valley of Flowers Date : 14.08.2012 I particularly like d the picture for including the scene Morina longifolia Wall. ex DC., Prodr. 4:644. 1830. Distribution: India and Pakistan Current pic taken on way to VoF from Ghagharia Nice Shot ... This plant was common in VoF as well as H sahib VOF Week: Morina longifolia at VOF & Auli Top: Sharing few photographs of Morina longifolia (Family: Dipsacaceae) from VOF and Auli Top. The Morina seems to have a unique colour of the flowers when in full bloom. All the posts from different members are in various stages of bloom. The colour is simply gorgeous. Loved the background in the last photograph. Yes, Morina longifolia..you are right VoF Week: Morina longifolia from Valley: Morina longifolia from Valley Flora of Himachal Pradesh: Morina longifolia from Hatu Peak Narkanda Himachal Pradesh : Attachments (2). 3 posts by 2 authors. Morina longifolia from Hatu Peak Narkanda Himachal Pradesh Good. Still in flowering. Reminds high altitudes meadows which are heavily grazed. Thanks ... This was the only plant found there. May be planted one Morina longifolia Wall.ex DC. : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (3). Date: 24 JULY, 2014 Location: Dolakha District, East Nepal Altitude : 7000 ft. Morina longifolia ... en-route Dhel Pass- GHNP- PKA37 : 7 posts by 5 authors. Attachments (6). Morina longifolia (Family: Caprifoliaceae ) seen en-route Dhel Pass at GHNP at an altitude of approx. 3600m. I am very happy to see these in their NATURAL ORIGINAL HABITAT Apparently seeds of all the Morina longifolia we see in the west came from this Himalayan home of most of the morinas... its seen in most of the catalogs of home gardens flowering plants in UK and USA... This one is recommended for its tall spikes of beautiful flowers and citrusy scent of leaves. I love this plant and your case study in details especially the last picture which I could zoom into to look at the leaves' features. Thanks ... hiking at nearly 10,000 feet above sea level is a test of endurance, so taking such detailed pictures are really appreciated. Beautiful pics ... you caught this at most appropriate time and place.. Beautiful spinescent species indicative of grazing pressure. It too have long flowering season lasting to October first half while leaves remain green till snow cover arrives in the late autumn. Old picture of flower for Id pl. Location - Chakrata,Uttarakhand. Date- 04.10.2009 Habitat -Wild Morina longifolia (Caprifoliaceae) I hope. Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra::Morina longifolia NSJ-NOV 16/02 : 3 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2) Morina longifolia from Gunji (Altitude 10500 feet) for validation. Photo taken on Aug 28, 2016. Yes, this comes within Morina longifolia found on open slopes and alpine shrubberies @ 3000-4000m from Kashmir to Bhutan. From Uttaranachal eastwards one must consider what was Morina polyphylla but this is readily distinguished and according to 'Himalayan Plants Illustrated' is now within the genus Cryptothladia but have not checked this further. And in Nepal one must consider what was Morina nepalensis but according to 'Himalayan Plants Illustrated' is now within Acanthocalyx - but have not checked this further. This is also readily distinguished by drooping flowers and leaves without marginal bristles. Morina longifolia Wall. (accepted name) : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (3) Location: Kalinchowk, Dolakha, Nepal Altitude: 9000 ft. Date: 26 July 2014 Nepali Name : काण्डमासी Kaandamasee / थकाइली काँडा Thakaaili Kaandaa Morina longifolia ABJUL2017/21 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (10) Yesterday I trekked up to Snowline (3300m approx.) and found this plant growing on slopes at about 3100m. All the plants were inaccessible and despite looking around for some time I could not find one that was near to have a proper look. I made several photographs and in the end managed to bend one plant lower with the curved handle of my friend's umbrella. The result follows. I think this is Morina longifolia. Please correct me if I am wrong. Morina longifolia Between Triund and Snowline, Dharamshala, HP 3100m approx. 19 July 2017 Please identify this plant Morina longifolia.. Will you please disclose the place of click ...? References: |
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