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ClassificationAsteraceae: Saussurea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00126020
CollectorT. N. Ho, B. Bartholomew, M. F. Watson & M. G. Gilbert
Collector number1666
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/9642a4e6-9a9d-4367-ae06-1ab538e60947
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00126020
HerbariumGH
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Saussurea apus Maximowicz
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Saussurea pumila C. Winkler
Determined byE. v. Raab-Straub (B)
Date Determined2009-01-30
Determination Remarks [is Current 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 roch 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. Gregarious perennial; involucre almost black; florets pale purple; anther tube steel blue. Growing in turf on lower slopes