A larger plant (up to 42 cm tall) with glabrous achenes.

Type: Kashmir: Sonamurg, 9000', Levinge, comm. C.B. Clarke 21793.

Distribution: Kashmir.

A variable plant, which resembles in facies Valerians hardwickii var. hoffmeisteri Kl. but with narrower leaf segments and bracts. It differs from the type variety in having glabrous fruit. Found in rocky, open places from 2200-3500 m.