Snowdrops are pure white. However, the corolla of the snowdrop is purple, but because the body is covered with white hairs, the overall color is white when growing.
Distributed in many alpine zones in China, and also in Russia and Kazakhstan. Born in rock crevices, rock walls and ice-sulfur gravel beaches near the alpine snow line, at an altitude of 2400-4000 meters. Tianshan Mountain produces the most and has the best quality.
The uppermost leaf bract is leaf-shaped, membranous, light yellow, surrounds the total inflorescence, and has sharp teeth on the edge. There are 10-20 flower heads, densely forming a spherical total inflorescence at the top of the stem. The involucre is hemispherical, 1 cm in diameter; the involucre has 3-4 layers, with edges or all purple-brown. Small purple flowers. Achenes are oblong. The crest is white. The flowering and fruiting period is from July to September.
Perennial herb, 15-35 cm tall. The rhizome is thick and the neck is surrounded by many brown leaves. The stem is stout, 2-3 cm in diameter at the base, hairless.
The leaves are dense, the basal leaves and cauline leaves are sessile, the leaves are elliptical or ovate-elliptical, up to 14 cm long and 2-3.5 cm wide, with blunt or acute apex and downward extension at the base. The edges have sharp teeth and both sides are hairless; the uppermost leaf bract is leaf-shaped, membranous, light yellow, broadly ovate, 5.5-7 cm long, 2-7 cm wide, surrounding the inflorescence, and has sharp teeth on the edge. ?
There are 10-20 flower heads, densely packed into a spherical total inflorescence at the top of the stem, with no or short pedicels. The involucre is hemispherical, 1 cm in diameter; the involucre has 3-4 layers, with edges or all purple-brown, an acute apex, the outer layer is sparsely villous, and the outer layer is oblong, 1.1 cm long and 5 mm wide. The middle and inner layers are lanceolate, 1.5-1.8 cm long and 2 mm wide. The small flowers are purple, 1.6 cm long, the tube is 7 mm long, and the eaves are 9 mm long.
Achenes are oblong, 3 mm long. The crest is white, 2-layered, the outer layer is small, rough-like, 3 mm long, and the inner layer is long, feather-like, 1.5 cm long. The flowering and fruiting period is from July to September.
Snowdrops are mostly distributed in the Tianshan Mountains of Xinjiang (Urumqi, Bokeda Mountain, Heshuo), the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and other places. It is also distributed in Russia and Kazakhstan. It is suitable for various complex climate environments and usually grows below the snow line in high mountains. The climate is changeable, hot and cold, with alternating rain and snow. The highest monthly average temperature is 3-5°C, and the lowest monthly average temperature is -19 to 21°C. The annual precipitation is about 800 mm, and the frost-free period is only about 50 days. The soil is characterized by alpine meadows. Mainly soil. The lower limit of the growing environment is 2,400 meters above sea level, and the upper limit is 4,000 meters above sea level. Extended information
Snowdrop (scientific name: Saussurea involucrata? (Kar. et Kir.) Sch.-Bip.), because its top shape resembles a lotus, it is named snowdrop, or snow lotus for short. It is a perennial herb, 15-35 cm tall. The rhizome is thick, and the neck is covered with the remains of many brown leaves. The stem is thick and hairless. The leaves are dense, basal leaves and stem leaves are sessile, and the leaves are elliptical or ovate-elliptical.
The uppermost leaf bract is leaf-shaped, membranous, light yellow, surrounds the total inflorescence, and has sharp teeth on the edge. There are 10-20 flower heads, densely forming a spherical total inflorescence at the top of the stem. The involucre is hemispherical, 1 cm in diameter; the involucre has 3-4 layers, with edges or all purple-brown. Small purple flowers. Achenes are oblong. The crest is white. The flowering and fruiting period is from July to September.
Distributed in many alpine zones in China, and also in Russia and Kazakhstan. Born in rock crevices, rock walls and ice-sulfur gravel beaches near the alpine snow line, at an altitude of 2400-4000 meters. Tianshan Mountain produces the most and has the best quality.
25 grams of snow lotus powder (one flower), 20 ml of fresh aloe vera juice, 30 ml of cucumber juice, 1 raw egg, about 10 grams of flour, 5 grams of sugar, and a little flavor. Mix thoroughly and store in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life.
After applying this ointment to the face, after 40-45 minutes, the ointment will dry and form conjunctiva. At this time, gently wash off the paste with water and do it once a week. After a few times, the skin will feel obviously smooth and elastic. As long as you do it for one month, you will see quite good results. If you stick to it, your skin will be white, tender and rosy. It has obvious effects on freckles and dark spots, and can also restore skin with chilblains or scars.
Snow lotus is now relatively rare. Before the 1890s, snow lotus could be collected in some mountainous areas of Xinjiang at an altitude of about 1,800 meters. After the 20th century, it has been difficult to find it below an altitude of 3,500 meters. . In addition to the sharp decrease in the total amount of resources, the diameter of the snowdrop head has also dropped from 30 cm to only about 10 cm.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Snow Lotus