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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationEricaceae: Rhododendron
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00117514
CollectorF. Ludlow, G. Sherriff & H. H. Elliot
Collector number12313
CountryChina
StateXizang (Tibet)
GeographyAsia: East Asia (Region): China: Xizang (Tibet)
Locality10 miles W of Tongyuk Dzong. 9500 ft
Date Collected1947-03-29
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/6b80e9d0-580f-43b4-b58e-b8930d0670ec
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00117514
HerbariumA
FamilyEricaceae
Determination Rhododendron faucium D. F. Chamberlain
Determination Remarks [filed under] [label name] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
RemarksCorolla pink spotted darker inside. (in some cases palest pink). Deepest red nectar pouches at base. Filaments crimson at base, white above, anthers dark chocolate. Style white, crimson upper 1/4, stigma dark crimson. Ovary crimson. Calyx pinkish green. Tree 6-12 ft. Bark thin, flaking, copper coloured. Very common in this area

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