Androsace robusta (Jacquemontii Group)

Himalayan species belonging to the taxonomic complex centered around Androsace jacquemontii , which was long considered a mere variety or form before being elevated to the rank of a full species.

It is distinguished from other members of the group by its significantly larger size, more developed rosettes, wider leaves, and more robust flower stems, bearing umbels of particularly generous bright pink flowers with a yellow eye.

Native to the western Himalayas, it grows on alpine meadows and screes between 3,500 and 5,000 meters. In cultivation, it is appreciated for its relative vigor within a group often considered capricious.