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Gaultheria

Gaultheria trichophylla

Photo by Wild Things
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Field Notes

Description:

A spreading low shrub growing close to the ground with edible sky blue fruit. Very common in Gharwal and on the slopes of the Valley of flowers. The fragrance of the crushed fruit is like Eucalyptus. The fruit is used to prepare an appetizer.

Habitat:

2700-4500mtrs.

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Comments (2)
Wild Things
Yes tiffany it is interesting, this one was seen in the mountains of himalayas at a place called valley of flowers which blooms once in a year with amazing variety of flowers.
tiffanypr
India's plant life is so interesting!

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PublishedAugust 29, 2011

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