Swertia pseudochinensis is
a perennial herb, 20-50cm tall, inhabiting sunny grasslands; stems
are thick, tinge dark purple, and branching on the upper portion.
Leaves are opposite in a somewhat dense way, 2- 4 cm long, in the
shape of a linear lanceolate. The flowers are light purple and have
dark purple stripes on them. Corollas are 1-1.5cm long, have a deep
cleft in five lobes, and have hairs and nectars at the bases. Bloom
time: August-November. |