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Perennial plant (Leontopodium alpinum) of the composite family, native to alpine areas of Europe and South America.

It has 2-10 yellow flower heads in a dense cluster. Below these flower heads, 6-9 lance-shaped, woolly, white leaves are arranged in the form of a star. Most varieties are ornamentals.


Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum)

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