J. Shah,
Swertia speciosa var. lacei Burkill
Calyx lobes linear to narrowly oblong, not overlapping at the base. Corolla lobes narrowly oblong, more acuminate.
Fl. and Fr. Per.: Jun. - Nov.
Syntypes: Himalaya, Gurwhal, Royle s.n. & Edgeworth 88 (K!).
B-7 Kagan, Naran, 12.10.55. A.H. Khan (PFI), Kagan, Sharan, near Forest Rest House 9.9.59, M.A. Ali 454 (PPFI), Kagan, on way to Musa-Ka-Musalla 3.9.59, M.A. Ali (PPFI), Naran, Saif-ul-Malook, 20.7.1987, Jehandar Shah 600 (ICP), D ir, Lowari Pass, 13.7.90, Jehandar Shah 790 (ICP), Gilgit, Chilin Chanki, 11.8.57, 11, 171 Fl., M.B. Zoman (PPFI), Kashmir, 1956 Jan Mohanmad (KUH), Swat, Otrore, 5.9.1966 Samuddin (KUH).
Distribution: N. Pakistan, Kashmir and N.W. India.