Reinwardtia indica, yellow flax or pyoli, is a species of Linaceae found in the Himalayas.

According to Garhwali and Kumaoni folklore, Pyoli was a young maiden living in the forest.

She was raised by animals and her first human contact was in the form of a prince who had lost his way during a hunting expedition.

Although she loved the prince she started wilting away in the absence of a natural environment.

No one could cure her and finally she died pining for her flora and fauna friends.