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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Ledeb.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1829
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: 18, t. 75 (1829)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029835
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - White Saussurea
- White Snow-parsley
- White Snow-parsnip
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Saussurea cana (also called White Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Saussurea cana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Saussurea cana has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Saussurea cana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Saussurea cana
                        
                            Saussurea cana is native to the Himalayas. It is typically found in rocky, open areas, such as cliffs, rocky slopes, and roadsides.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Saussurea cana FAQ
                        
                            What are the common names of Saussurea cana?
Common names of Saussurea cana include white saussurea and white-flowered saussurea.
What is the habitat of Saussurea cana?
Saussurea cana is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountains.
What are the characteristics of Saussurea cana?
Saussurea cana is a shrub with white flowers and gray-green leaves. The leaves are needle-like and have a pointed tip.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Saussurea genus
                        
                            Saussurea sughoo, 
Saussurea sylvatica, 
Saussurea compta, 
Saussurea apus, 
Saussurea paleata, 
Saussurea graminea, 
Saussurea gossipiphora, 
Saussurea chinensis, 
Saussurea petrovii, 
Saussurea kungii, 
Saussurea polypodioides, 
Saussurea foliosa, 
Saussurea leptolepis, 
Saussurea canandrifoia, 
Saussurea rigida, 
Saussurea kolesnikovii, 
Saussurea malitiosa, 
Saussurea taipaiensis, 
Saussurea veitchiana, 
Saussurea pectinata, 
Saussurea souliei, 
Saussurea orgaadayi, 
Saussurea lavrenkoana, 
Saussurea hypargyrea, 
Saussurea odontolepis, 
Saussurea chamarensis, 
Saussurea hieracioides, 
Saussurea mongolica, 
Saussurea franchetii, 
Saussurea chionophylla, 
Saussurea macrolepis, 
Saussurea rockii, 
Saussurea polygonifolia, 
Saussurea kingii, 
Saussurea maximowiczii, 
Saussurea scabrida, 
Saussurea obvallata, 
Saussurea graciliformis, 
Saussurea virgata, 
Saussurea amabilis, 
Saussurea huashanensis, 
Saussurea riederi, 
Saussurea sericea, 
Saussurea laniceps, 
Saussurea eriostemon, 
Saussurea porcii, 
Saussurea kurilensis, 
Saussurea dolichopoda, 
Saussurea tunglingensis, 
Saussurea acroura,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, 
Acanthocephalus benthamianus, 
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, 
Acanthocladium dockeri, 
Acanthodesmos distichus, 
Acanthodesmos gibarensis, 
Acanthospermum humile, 
Acanthospermum consobrinum, 
Acanthospermum glabratum, 
Acanthospermum microcarpum, 
Acanthospermum hispidum, 
Acanthospermum australe, 
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, 
Acanthostyles buniifolius, 
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, 
Achillea buiana, 
Achillea conrathii, 
Achillea cucullata, 
Achillea styriaca, 
Achillea clavennae, 
Achillea cappadocica, 
Achillea huber-morathii, 
Achillea ptarmicoides, 
Achillea sieheana, 
Achillea barrelieri,