Swertia bimanculata is a biennial inhabiting the water's
edges and fringes in mountainous regions, stems growing to 60-90cm
in height. Radical leaves are large-sized, in the shape of a long
oblong, but have gone when in bloom. On-stem leaves are ovate or
lanceolate, 5-12cm in length, tips pointed, bases cuneate, no
serrations on margins, and prominent three veins on surfaces. Stem
apexes branch and set white flowers; corollas measure approximately
2cm in diameter, with black-purple dots and two yellow-green
nectaries on each piece. Bloom time: September-October. |