Plant for ID from Paddar valley J&K. 171211 SRANA 03:
Request for Identification
Kindly identify the plant.
Date: 3rd August 2011.
Location: Paddar valley district Kishtwar J&K.
Altitude: 3200 meters asl.
Plant height: 50-70 cms
Plant habit/habitat: Wild herb
Plant habit/habitat: Wild herb
Close up of Flower should help
Hibiscus/Abelmoschus
Abelmoschus moschatus (L.) Medik. ??
https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/4018651432
Yes, possible as per
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/01/30/abelmoschus-moschatus/
According to eflora link provided by … it is found upto 1500 m but Paddar is 3200 m adjacent to Ladakh. Has it been reported at this altitude before?
Yes, this factor to be taken into consideration.
