Saussurea salicifolia
Tomentose Saussurea, Willow Leaf Saussurea
Also known as: Heterotrichum leptophyllum M.Bieb. ex DC. +2 more
- Heterotrichum leptophyllum M.Bieb. ex DC.
- Saussurea salicifolia var. salicifolia
- Theodorea salicifolia (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Saussurea salicifolia (commonly known as Tomentose saussurea or Willow-leaf saussurea) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Saussurea genus, encompassing over 500 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Mongolia, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Buryatiya, China North-Central, China South-Central, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Manchuria, Mongolia, Tuva, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya