Leontopodium microphyllum

Leontopodium microphyllum, known as Taiwan edelweiss, or small leaf edelweiss, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to the mountains of Taiwan.

The plant is a relative of the European Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum). It was first published by Japanese botanist Bunzō Hayata in 1908.

Description
Leontopodium microphyllum is a low herb grows in alpine mountain habitats, at altitudes of 3200 - 3950 m.