Saussurea parviflora

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 30-110 cm tall. There is a single erect stem that is branched near the top and has narrow wings. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-18 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are grey green underneath.

Where it is found

A cool temperate plant. It grows on the edges of forests and on mountain meadows between 1,600-3,800 m above sea level. In Sichuan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central Asia, China, Kazakhstan, Manchuria, Mongolia, Russia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Saussurea serrata DC.; Serratula parviflora Poir.;