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Gaultheria trichophylla
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.
2700-4500mtrs.
Spotted on Aug 15, 2011
Submitted on Aug 29, 2011
2 Comments
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.
India's plant life is so interesting!