Sweet Vernal Grass
A fragrant grass with sweet-scented flowers that bloom in spring. It can be found in meadows and pastures in the lowlands of Nepal.
A fragrant grass with sweet-scented flowers that bloom in spring. It can be found in meadows and pastures in the lowlands of Nepal.
A beautiful plant with large, spotted flowers that bloom in summer. It can be found in mid to high-elevation forests and is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens.
A deciduous shrub with clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs. It blooms in spring and is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can be found in mid to high-elevation forests.
The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is an aquatic perennial plant beloved for its sublime beauty. These majestic plants bloom from late spring through fall with large pink or white flowers atop tall stems rising 3-5 feet from the water's surface. Lotus flowers can grow up to 1 foot in diameter, opening in the morning and closing in the evening. The vibrant blossoms feature broad petals arrayed symmetrically around a raised yellow receptacle bearing numerous conical fruitlets. Emerging from the water, the huge floating leaves with turned-up edges add grace and a distinct exotic flair.
A showy plant with tall spikes of red, orange, and yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be found in mid to high-elevation forests.
A yellow-flowered plant that grows in wetlands and marshes. It blooms in spring and is often one of the first wildflowers to emerge after the winter snow melts.
A delicate fern with lacy fronds that is often grown as an ornamental plant for its beauty. It can be found in the shaded areas of the mid to high-elevation forests.
This orchid has large, showy, pink or yellow flowers with a slipper-like shape. It is found in the Himalayan region and blooms in the summer.
Also known as spikenard, this plant has small, pink, or white flowers and grows in the Himalayan region. It is used in traditional medicine for its calming properties.
This plant has striking, bright yellow flowers with black centers. It is found in the Himalayan region and blooms in the spring.