Tropical Zone Gardening: Flowering plant from Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India

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Author Content amitray Kolkata India July 24, 2009 12:23 PM Post #6859632 I photographed this plant on the arid desert-like terrain of Ladakh in August 1992. I am curious about its ID. Is it some sort of Conyza sp (family Asteraceae) or is it Laggera sp? The plant is growing at an altitude of 11,500 ft. Thanks for any help. Click the image for an enlarged view. Molamola Christiansted, VI (Zone 11) July 24, 2009 08:04 PM Post #6861314 LOL, I don't live there! Sorry! and wow. KayJones Panama City Beach, FL (Zone 8b) July 24, 2009 08:11 PM Post #6861334 Could it be an Acacia of some type? I saw something similar in Austin, Texas and was told it was an Acacia - I can't really tell much about the leaves and blooms from your picture. tropicbreeze noonamah Australia July 24, 2009 08:41 PM Post #6861472 A higher resolution photo closer up, especially of the flowers would be more helpful. amitray Kolkata India July 25, 2009 01:48 AM Post #6862455 Yes, a higher resolution, sharper photo would definitely help. I am afraid this is the only photo I have. Thanks anyway. Regards. Metrosideros Keaau, HI July 25, 2009 01:34 PM Post #6863730 Looks like a Helichrysum. Maybe Helichrysum italicum. d_thomcat2000 Kapaa, HI July 25, 2009 02:40 PM Post #6863943 i was lucky enough to spend some time in Kashmir and Ledakh. What an awesome place. AlohaHoya Keaau, HI (Zone 11) July 27, 2009 10:49 PM Post #6873754 Is that a pungent smelling plant or a spicey fragrance? Metrosideros Keaau, HI July 28, 2009 12:27 AM Post #6874094 They have a balmy smell. amitray Kolkata India July 28, 2009 12:38 AM Post #6874127 Well, I will go for Helichrysum italicum. But does it grow at 11,000 ft. in arid, desert condition? Anyway, thank you all. AlohaHoya Keaau, HI (Zone 11) July 28, 2009 02:38 AM Post #6874378 Hi Five, Dave!!!! You are really really good!!!!! Metrosideros Keaau, HI July 28, 2009 03:10 AM Post #6874406 We have Helichrysum here at high altitude. H. italicum is possible for Amitray's area. amitray Kolkata India July 30, 2009 11:14 AM Post #6884684 Thank you, Metrosideros

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