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Saussurea pulchella, a perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, is native to regions including Amur, China North-Central, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, and parts of Mongolia. Saussurea pulchella (Latin: Saussurea pulchella, family Asteraceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Saussurea pulchella is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Saussurea pulchella is a member of the Asteraceae family native to AMU, CHN, CTA, CHI, JAP, and KHA. Saussurea pulchella thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Saussurea pulchella grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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