Himalaiella peguensis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It completes its life cycle over 2 years. It grows 0.5-1.5 m tall. It has single stems. Lower leaves have stalks and higher leaves do not. Leaves are twice divided or lobed. The leaves are 8-30 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. They are grey-green underneath. There are several flowers in a group. They are purple.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests between 1,200-1,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Saussurea peguensis C. B. Clarke;