A 'glasshouse plant': a 1–2 m tower of translucent, straw-coloured bracts visible across Himalayan valleys.
- Group: Plant
- Plant type: Cushion and scree
- Habitats: Rocky slopes, alpine meadow
- Regions: Ü Tsang
Habitat and distribution
Slopes at 4,000–4,800 m; in Tibet recorded from the south (Flora of China), and along the Himalaya from Afghanistan to Myanmar (Wikipedia).
Recorded in Ü-Tsang.
Ecological and cultural significance
The bracts let light through but block ultraviolet radiation and keep the flowers warm, creating a sheltered space for its pollinators (Wikipedia).
Threats
No specific threats documented.
Conservation
Not assessed by the IUCN Red List (no assessment found).