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ClassificationEricaceae: Rhododendron
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00118305
CollectorF. Ludlow, G. Sherriff & H. H. Elliot
Collector number13603
CountryChina
StateXizang (Tibet)
GeographyAsia: East Asia (Region): China: Xizang (Tibet)
LocalityPemakochung (Rainbow Falls) Tsangpo Gorge. 8000 ft
Date Collected1947-05-02
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/1e111d1e-5304-4ba0-9a6e-d8c3cf82e4d4
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00118305
HerbariumA
FamilyEricaceae
Determination Rhododendron megacalyx I. B. Balfour & F. K. Ward
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is label name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
RemarksCalyx large, generally 3 sepals with a pale reddish brown tinge and the other 2 green. Corolla crea with a faint but unmistakable pink tinge in places. Base of corolla green internally; filaments white. anthers rich brown, Ovary, style & stigma green; pedicels green; under surface of leaves pale brown. Very fragrant. Growing on cliff overlooking the rainbow falls. Shrub 4-5 ft, in height. leaves with sunk veins on upper surface