Saussurea eriocephala
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 45-75 cm tall. The stems occur singly and have wings. They branch towards the top. The leaves are oval and 5-10 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They have lobes along the stalk. There are several flowers near the top. They are yellow and purple.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in mountain grasslands between 1,900-2,900 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers