Leontopodium microphyllum
Leontopodium microphyllum, known as Taiwan edelweiss, or small leaf edelweiss, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to the mountains of Taiwan.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Leontopodium |
| Species: | L. microphyllum |
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The plant is a relative of the European Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum). It was first published by Japanese botanist Bunzō Hayata in 1908.[1]
Description
Leontopodium microphyllum is a low herb grows in alpine mountain habitats, at altitudes of 3,200–3,950 metres (10,500–12,960 ft).
References
- "Leontopodium microphyllum". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 25 October 2009. Retrieved 25 October 2009.
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