It is endemic to western and northwestern Sichuan, China, growing in forests, forest edges, and grasslands at elevations of 3,100-3,850 meters.
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The roots are vertical, about 8-10 cm long and 2.5 mm in diameter, conical in shape, with sparse lateral roots.
The basal leaves are early deciduous, while stem leaves are alternate, with long petioles and deeply lobed margins.