Saussurea polycolea, D. Boufford 44068--China. Sichuan. Kanding Shan. 17 Aug 2017. DSC07133 (89).JPG
Classification
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Saussurea
Specific Epithet
polycolea
Authorship
Hand.-Mazz.
Saussurea polycolea, D. Boufford 44068--China. Sichuan. Kanding Shan. 17 Aug 2017. DSC07133 (89).JPG
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Saussurea
Specific Epithet
polycolea
Authorship
Hand.-Mazz.
Record Number
D. Boufford 44068
Collection Date
8/17/2017
Remarks
In meadow-like areas between shrubs of dwarf Rhododendron. Scapose, tap-rooted perennial. Stem purple; involucral bracts purple; florets purple; anther tube dark purple; stigmas dark purple.
