The Flora of Svalbard

Saussurea alpina (L.) DC.

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Inflorescence

Flower

Fruit

Reproduction

Comparison

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Distribution

Comments

Literature

In Red list

Saussurea alpina

	English name:	Alpine Saw-wort
	German name:	Echte Alpenscharte
	Norwegian name:	Fjelltistel

Familiy:Asteraceae

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Groupe:
Lifeform:	Perennial shrub
Worldwide distribution:
Distribution on Svalbard:
Diploid/Polyploid:
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Source: Brochmann, C. & Steen, S.W, 1999 - Sex and genes in the flora of Svalbard