Saussurea tridactyla
Also known as: Theodorea tridactyla (Sch.Bip. ex Hook.fil.) Kuntze
- Theodorea tridactyla (Sch.Bip. ex Hook.fil.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Saussurea tridactyla is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is part of the broad Saussurea genus, encompassing over 500 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Himalaya, Nepal, Tibet
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms