Saussurea inversa Raab-Straube, Willdenowia. 41: 92. 2011 (Syn: Brit. India 3: 377. 1881, not S. glabrata (Candolle) C. Shih (1999);
S. gnaphalodes (Royle ex Candolle) Schultz Bipontinus var. glabrata (J. D. Hooker) Handel-Mazzetti; S. hypsipeta Diels var. glabrata (J. D. Hooker) Lipschitz.); Inverse Snow Lotus;
Saussurea sp. from Paddar valley J&K. 2: Request for ID confirmation. Can this plant be Saussurea hypsipeta
Location: Paddar valley J&K
Date: 7th August 2011
Altitude: 4900 meters asl
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The new correct name according to Flora of China is Saussurea inversa Raab-Straube, Willdenowia. 41: 92. 2011.
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