New floral distribution records of Aquilegia nivalis (Baker) Falc. ex B.D. Jacks and Doronicum falconeri C.B. Clarke ex Hook. f. from the Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand, India

Researchers have documented the first occurrence of two rare alpine plant species, Aquilegia nivalis and Doronicum falconeri, within the Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand, India. These findings represent new distribution records for both species in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, expanding their known range in the northwest Himalayas. The study involved taxonomic analysis of specimens collected from Garhwal and Pantnagar University, cross-referenced with herbarium records (CAL, DD, BSD) and existing literature to confirm the novelty of these observations. This discovery contributes critical data for conservation efforts, particularly for threatened alpine flora in high-altitude ecosystems.

Rana, C. S., & Rawat, D. S. (2012). New floral distribution records of Aquilegia nivalis (Baker) Falc. ex B.D. Jacks and Doronicum falconeri C.B. Clarke ex Hook. f. from the Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4(9), 2911–2914. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.o3036.2911-4