DACTYLORHIZA HATAGIREA

Dactylorhiza Hatagirea is called a native of Himalayan. It is found in temperate to subalpine bioclimates between 2800–4000 m of altitude from west to east. Born on a sturdy leafy stem, flowers spotted rosy-purple in a terminal spike. It has lobbed root tubers in the palm, grows well in wet fields, open areas, shrub land and open meadows. It can be found on both sides of the trek in the middle of the Valley of flowers.

Dactylorhiza Hatagirea is an orchid species usually found from Pakistan to SE Tibet at the altitudes of 2,800–4,000 meters (9,200–13,100 ft) in Himalayan. It’s named “Salam Panja” or “Hatta Haddi” locally. In Nepali and the Himalayan areas, it is called’ Panchaule’ (almost). The name’ Panchaule’ (meaning 5 fingered hand) comes from its root that resembles hand fingers with approximately 3-5 fingers. It is an erect annual herb with long stems of flowers. The plant’s medicinal value is well known. The sweet taste of the heart. Collection and selling are strictly prohibited, but it can be easily found throughout Nepal. It’s costing about NRs. By the end of 2015, 10,000-15,000 per kilo.

Quick info:

Location in the valley of flowers: On the way to Hemkund Sahib
Flowering season: June to July