| Edgeworth's Habenaria |
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| File size | 436596 |
| Original date | 8/17/06 1:41 PM |
| Resolution | 1668 x 1251 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 16.2mm |
| Exposure time | 1/127s |
| Aperture | 4.9 |
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| Metering Mode | Partial |
| Camera make | NIKON |
| Camera model | E3700 |
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Botanical name: 
Platanthera edgeworthii Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Synonyms: Habenaria edgeworthii
Platanthera edgeworthii Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)Synonyms: Habenaria edgeworthii
Edgeworth's Habenaria is a tuberous terrestrial orchid, growing up to 75
cm tall. It has somewhat twisted leafy stem covered with hairs. Leaves are
sheathed, 2-4 in number, ovate to lance-shaped. Flowers are yellowish
green deflexed in buds, in cylindrical spike. Lip is bright yellow,
entire, strap-shaped, base forming slightly channeled claw, spur longer
than ovary, spreading and directed upwards usually hooked downwards
towards the tip, column 2-3 mm in height. Edgeworth's Habenaria is found
in the Himalayas, from Uttarkhand to Nepal, at altitudes of 2500-3000 m.
Medicinal uses:
The tubers of Edgeworth's Habenaria are used in
Ayurvedic medicine. The medicine goes by the name Riddhi.
Medicinal uses:
The tubers of Edgeworth's Habenaria are used in
Ayurvedic medicine. The medicine goes by the name Riddhi. Identification credit: Pankaj Kumar, Avishek Bhattacharjee
| Photographed on Govindghat-Ghangria route & Ponwali, Uttarakhand. |