Royal Apollo
Image: Tamdin (cc-by)
NameRoyal Apollo
Scientific NameParnassius maharaja
Common NamesRoyal Apollo
Plant FamilyN/A - The item is an insect (butterfly), not a plant.
Natural HabitatThe specimen was collected in India, Kashmir, Ladakh, specifically at Taglang-La, at an altitude of 5200 meters. This describes the natural habitat of the butterfly, not a plant.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesN/A - As an insect, this item has no traditional medicinal uses as a plant.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsN/A - As an insect, this item has no known plant-based contraindications.
Cultivation NotesN/A - As an insect, cultivation notes for a plant are not applicable.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This entry describes a preserved specimen of the Royal Apollo butterfly, Parnassius maharaja. It is an insect, not a plant, and therefore a botanical description is not applicable.
