Leontopodium himalayanum

Leontopodium himalayanum DC., Prodr. (DC.) 6: 276 276 . ;

Amarnath Yatra – Leontopodium himalayanum ??? (NSJ-01 – 26/08/2013) : Attachments (2). 2 posts by 2 authors.
Leontopodium himalayanum ?? pl validate
Altitude close to 14000′
Near MG top (On the way to Panjtarni from Sheshnag)
Date Aug 12, 2013

To me it is L.himalayanum.

Hindi or sanskrit name of Edelweiss:

I am a scholar and I am looking for information on the Himalayan Edelweiss flower (Leontopodium himalayanum).

1. Do you know what this plant is called in hindi or sanskrit in Bharat?
2. Do you know any literature on this plant in any of ayurveda books?

You may google your query. Perhaps, you may get the answer!

I have tried on Google, every database possible but could not find any mention.

I also tried but could not find the requisite details as desired.

Leontopodium himalayanum- Amarnath yatra: 10 images.
This herb was seen alongside the trek on the slopes at an elevation of around 12,500 ft. while trekking from Seshnag Camp (12,000 ft.) to Mahaguna (Ganesh) Top (14,800 ft.) on 8.7.26.

References:

http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/gcc-129523

Updated on August 25, 2026

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