| Thomson's Thorowax |
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| File size | 312303 |
| Original date | 6/23/15 11:24 AM |
| Resolution | 1480 x 1110 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 4.5mm |
| Exposure time | 1/250s |
| Aperture | 5.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-FZ40 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: 
Bupleurum thomsonii Family: Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Bupleurum thomsonii Family: Apiaceae (Carrot family) Thomson's Thorowax is a perennial, erect herb with
1 or more stems arising from the base, 10-75 cm tall. Lower leaves are
linear to lanceshaped, up to 14 cm long, veins 5-7. Upper leaves are
lanceshaped to ovate, up to 10 cm long, veins numerous, base broad,
stem-clasping, heart-shaped. Involucral bracts are lacking or 1-3,
linear to lanceshaped, tapering bractlets, as long or longer than the
flowering umbellet, veins 3. Flowers are about 20, yellow.
Flower-stalks 3-4 times longer than the carpels. Fruit 6-7 mm long;
ridges winged; furrows 3-vittate. Thomson's Thorowax is found in
Western Himalayas, typically Kashmir, Ladakh and Lahaul.
| Identification credit: Nongthombam Ullysess | Photographed in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh. |
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