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The snow lotus, also known as Saussurea involucrata, grows in the harsh, rocky terrain of the Himalayan Mountains. The plant has adapted to these extreme conditions and can survive in temperatures as ɩow as -43°C. The snow lotus is a perennial herb that can grow up to 60 centimeters tall and has beautiful, white, star-shaped flowers.
