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Flora & Fauna Of India |
Valley Of
Flower
The world famous Valley of Flowers is
situated in the upper expansions of Bhyundar
Ganga in the far interiors of the Garhwal
Himalayas. Almost 300 species of wild flowers
bloom here. Some of the species are: Anemone,
Geranium, Marsh Marigold, Prinula, Potentilla,
Geum, Asters, Lilium, Ranunculus, Corydalis,
Inula, Braham Kamal, Campanula, Pedicularis,
Arisaema, Morina, Impatiens, Bistorta, Ligularia,
Anaphalis, Saxifragus, Sibbaldia, Thermopsis,
Trollius, Codonopsis, Dactylorhiza, Cypripedium,
Strawberry, Epilobium, Rhododendron. Most of the
flowers have medicinal value too. The valley
remains in bloom for three months while its'
floral composition keeps changing every few
days. By September, the hue starts changing and
the entire vegetation remains dormant for the
next five months when the valley is snow bound.
Apart from the flowers, some species of
butterfly, musk deer, blue sheep (bharal),
himalayan bear, himalayan mouse hare and snow
leopards are also found in this area. It was
declared a National Park in 1982. |
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