Himalaiella peguensis
(C. B. Clarke) Raab-Straubo
Asteraceae Edible: Flowers
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Description
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.
Edible Uses
The flowers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests between 1,200-1,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand,
Synonyms
Saussurea peguensis C. B. Clarke
References (1)
- Liu, Yi-tao, & Long, Chun-Lin, 2002, Studies on Edible Flowers Consumed by Ethnic Groups in Yunnan. Acta Botanica Yunnanica. 24(1):41-56 (As Saussurea peguensis)
