Atractylodes ovata, a perennial found in somewhat dry
grasslands, grows to 0.3-1m in height with thin and stiff stems and
white vellus hairs throughout, which are conspicuous when sprouting.
Leaves with long petioles cut themselves in three to five, with
spinous serrations on the margins. Flower heads are 1.5-2cm in
diameter, with fish bone-like bracts around involucres. Tubular
flowers are white and rarely tinge red. Bloom time:
September-October. |