Saussurea angustifolia var. yukonensis
Bull. Natl. Mus. Canada 101: 28. 1945.
Endemic
Synonyms: Saussurea angustifolia subsp. yukonensis (A. E. Porsild) W. J. Cody Saussurea viscida var. yukonensis (A. E. Porsild) Hultén
Plants 3–14 cm. Stems simple, lightly arachnoid. Leaves often wider than 8 mm; basal lanceolate to elliptic, margins denticulate, arachnoid throughout; cauline narrower, crowded, usually surpassing heads. Heads crowded. Phyllaries unequal in 3–5 series; outer usually 2–4 times longer than wide.
Phenology: Flowering Jul–Aug.
Habitat: Usually dry sites, arctic and alpine tundras
Elevation: 10–1300 m
Distribution
N.W.T., Yukon, Alaska.
Discussion
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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