Leontopodium himalayanum is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae.

It is native to China, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan.

[1] Common name: Himalayan Edelweiss, Tra - Wa(Dzongkha) Brief Description: Leaves liner – spathulate sometimes brown apiculate, acute or sub obtuse.

Flower corolla densely white, yellowish – grey or tawny.

Flowering time: June – October Elevation ranges: 3800 – 5500 masl Part used: Leaves.