Cymbopogon distans (Nees ex Steud.) W.Watson, Gaz. N. W. Ind. 392 1882. (Syn: Andropogon distans Nees ex Steud.; Andropogon nardus var. distans (Steud.) Hack.);
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This grass was photographed from below Jawahar Tunnel in Kashmir. Pl. help in ID


It is Cymbopogon sp. The racemes are yet to emerge out from the spathes. Probably C.distans if altitude is above 1500m or C.jwarancusa if altitude is low.


Yes the altitude is about 2100 m

Thanks for the lead.


Yes the altitude is about 2100 m

Thanks for the lead.


Yes it should be Cymbopogon distans


Does not look like Cymbopogon distans and no distribution !


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