Spectacular example of Senecio canescens in the Llanganuco Valley region of Huascarán National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes, Peru


Spectacular example of Senecio canescens of the Family: Asteraceae in the Quebrada Llanganuco (Llanganuco Valley) region of Huascarán National Park. The park was established in 1975, and listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1985. Plant of 45 cm tall. Has golden flower heads, soft leaves of grayish-white color. Grows on the puna at 4,100 to 4,500 m. Used for treating coughs.


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Location: Huascaran National Park, Yungay, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
Photo credit: © Andrew Haliburton / Alamy / Afripics
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