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ClassificationAsteraceae: Saussurea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00126544
CollectorT. N. Ho, B. Bartholomew, M. F. Watson & M. G. Gilbert
Collector number1681
CountryChina
StateQinghai
GeographyAsia: East Asia (Region): China: Qinghai
LocalityBayan Har Pass, at the border between Madoi Xian and Chindu Xian, on road between Madoi and Yushu. 4600 m; 34°8'N, 97°39'E
Georeference34.1333333, 97.65 Method: Unknown
Date Collected1996-08-12
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/a00cbc59-7a07-4b00-8847-3c1fe8040ea6
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00126544
HerbariumGH
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Saussurea tangutica Maximowicz
Determined byE. v. Raab-Straube
Date Determined2009
Determination Remarks [current name]
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Saussurea tangutica Maximowicz
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
RemarksStony slope with vertical stripes of unconsolidated scree with very few plants, semiconsolidated scree with low but rich cover of broad-leafed herbs, and alpine turf, often in steps; lowermost slopes with more continuous turf, sometimes with hummocks in wetter areas with Pedicularis rhynanthoides. Rhizomatous perennial in small groups; modified upper "greenhouse" leaves translucent pink with darker reticulation; involucral bracts purple black; florets pale bluish; anther tube dark purple. Growing in semi consolidated scree