Saussurea sp.

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Saussurea sp.

Saussurea sp.

A kind of Saussurea sp. The photo taken at 4800m above sea level in September. This flower is called the snow lotus by the local persons. Back ground is the highest peak(6250m) of Four Girls Mountains.
Kenzo Okawa
on Apr 1, 2006 6:23 am
Lat/Lon: 31.00000°N / 103.00000°E
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 185046

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Sajama

Sajama - Apr 3, 2006 9:36 am - Voted 10/10

Strange

Strange but beautiful flower and drastic composition.

Cheers.

Kenzo Okawa

Kenzo Okawa - Apr 6, 2006 6:30 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Strange

A lot of thanks for your vote. Many kind of Saussurea sp. are bloom in Hymalaya. But the big flower decreased sharply as a result of rob.

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