This occurrence of Saussurea graminea subsp. graminea (D. Boufford 44058) was collected on August 17, 2017 in China. Flora of the World includes 11 field photographs documenting this occurrence, all of which are displayed here.
Among shrubs of dwarf Rhododendron in meadow-like patches. Involucral bracts black or blackish purple, reflexed; florets bright purple; anthers dark purple; stigma purple.