Help identify this member of the geranium family

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Dear members,

Please help identify the plant growing in a field in Rawathpora Srinagar. 

Habitat: Wild

Habit : Herb about 15-20 cm high. Sepals and Petals are both 5 in number, Corolla pink. Limb with a prominent notch

Stamens10 in number. Anthers Violet.

 Stigma 5 and pink in colour.

The color of the anthers and stigmas is noteworthy.

Photo of Stamen with X 20 and  Anther with X50 magnification. Large pollen grains can be seen in the photo of the anther.

Regards

Taffazull

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Two more photos:

PHOTO 1. Detail of erect hairy stipules 5-7mm long with long pointed tips.

PHOTO 2. Veins

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Taffazull: Help identify this member of the geranium family

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One more Photo:

Fruit. Photo taken on 16 June

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An interesting fact about G.nepalense (if it is that species) is that Walter Lawrence has mentioned in his book (published in 1895) that in his time it was used as a cheaper  substitute for  madder (Rubia cordifolia). Madder was cultivated in  a very small area of the valley and was costly. It shared the name Mazait with 
madder (Hindi Manjith) among the local people.

[J.M. Garg]

Yes, it is
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/02/geranium-nepalense/

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With regards,
J.M.Garg