Adenocaulon himalaicum
is a perennial herb found in the shade of a tree; stems grow to
50-80cm in height and branch on the upper parts. Leaves are
10-20cm long, in a triangular-cordate shape, and resemble those of
Petasites japonicus but differ in that tips are somewhat
pointed, and petioles are with wings. Flower heads have female
flowers around and bisexual flowers in the central parts. Bloom
time: August-October. |