Flowers of the Long March
This is just a small selection of the array of wildflowers we enjoyed on the Long March Expedition in July. Thanks mainly to my mother, I’ve managed to identify a few of them. If anyone can add further information or correct mistakes, we’ll be very grateful. Enjoy!
This was the star of the show: Meconopsis horridula, a version of the Himalayan Blue Poppy, as seen in Batman Begins.
We think this is also a variant of the Meconopsis horridula, though it may be a Meconopsis henrici. Both this and the above were seen on Dagu Shan, the only place either Yang Xiao or I has ever seen them.
These Meconopsis punicea were common on Dagu Shan.
The Menocopsis pseudointegrifolia, a rare sight on the north side of Dagu Shan.
Primula sikkimensis, common throughout western Sichuan and northwest Yunnan.
Andy Smith walks through Potentilla fruticosa, we think…
Pedicularis croizatiana.
Mum reckons this is a kind of geranium, but we can’t pin it down.
Definitely an iris, but I can’t say which one…
Stellera chamaejasme.
This is something very like a Rhodendendron acroanthum.
Christopher Witty tells me this is a Delphinium. Thanks, Christopher!
A kind of Pedicularis, also identified by Christopher Witty. Now he points it out, I can see its similarity to the yellow Pedicularis further up the page.
Asters, which bloom in profusion and various shapes and sizes all over the highlands. Thanks to Christopher, again.
A type of Corydalis, says Christopher.
Pedicularis again.
Androsace, says Christopher.
A Cremanthodium arnicoides, identified by Robert Höck. Thanks, Robert!
This is a species of Fritillaria, whose bulbs are sought after as a medicinal herb, which the Chinese call beimu. We met families hunting for these, which they said could be sold in the county town for 400 yuan a half kilo.
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Wow! out there in the wild, the variety and beauty of these flowers are just so supernatural!
Thanks for sharing, Ed.
Hallo, Looks a good trek and love the flowers.
The Geranium is defintely correct but not enough info for the sp.as with the others below.
After the Rhododendron acroanthum, the next is a Delphinium, then comes a Pedicularis, then an Aster, then a Corydalis, another Pedicularis and the little flowers are Androsace. The last yellow one could be a Ligularis but not sure.
Thanks very much, Christopher. I’ll update shortly. Please keep an eye on coming blogs – we’ve had a busy autumn and I think there’s a fair few more flowers I don’t know coming up! Cheers, Ed
Hi The Flower on the photo with the text:
No one’s certain, but Christopher thinks this could be a Ligularis.
It is a Cremanthodium arnicoides
best wishes robert
Thanks, Robert! I’ll update accordingly. Much appreciated. Ed