Meconopsis aculeata (Poppy)
Meconopsis aculeata – Poppy ( Click to enlarge)
| Local name | Poppy |
| Botanical name |
Meconopsis aculeata |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Description and uses | It is an erect, perennial herb, 40-60 tall. Flowers large, sky-blue to purplish-blue, racemosely arranged at the apex. The best season for flowering and fruiting is June – September and is found in rock- crevices and amongst boulders in alpine zones, in all valleys of GHNP at an altitude of 3000-4200m. This plant is used as tonic. |