Rhodiola species- Gidara bugyal, Uttarakhand

Got this samples from 4800-5100 mts uttarakhand, Gidara bugyal. Not good pics. Used to make tea. Any identification even genus appreciated

No sir

Its the inflorescence 

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From the photos it appears a cusionoid plant may be from Saxigragaceae/ Caryophyllaceae, though photos provided are not enough to confirm any identity of plant. I also feel 3rd and 4th photos are of perennial stems/rhizome and there are many saxifrags/ caryophyllaceous plants in high altitudes. I feel it may be a species of Arenaria, but not sure.

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If the first pic shows the leaves. Than It may be Potentilla or Sibbaldia. But not sure.

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In Uttarakhand there are many species used in tea like Angelica, Chaerophyllum, Rhodiola, Potentilla, Saussurea etc etc. But this picture is not possible to understand correctly due to its dryness. I have seen similar plants in hills. I am not sure about this species however it may be confusing species between Rhodiola, Potentilla or Saussurea possibly.

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Wild guess – Androsace?

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I personally felt about Rhodiola. This species is only seen amidst rocks maybe when snow melts at around 4200-5000mts

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