Family: Primulaceae
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Primula advena W.W.Sm.
Determinations:
Name Det. qual. Type of det. Det. based on specimen Det. by and when Institution
Primula advena W.W.Sm.FideE00024599
Isotype of Primula advena W.W.Sm.
Collector/Expedition: Ludlow, Frank & Sherriff, George
Collection number: 2242
Collection date: 28th June 1936
Country/Territory: China:Xizang
Collecting locality: China:Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region:Takar La, (Zimsathi) W. Tsari
Habitat: On river banks & hillsides, always partly under dwarf juniper or other screens
Description: Corolla a pale yellow green rather more yellow than green (colour near 222). Tube ppurple. Calyx dull dark red green. The most fragrant primula I have ever seen. The tube is only seen on some specimens owing to the long calyx & the claws being reflexed back on to it. The back of many leaves is distinctly purple though most are green.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SPECIMEN/SHEET
Barcode: E00024599
Herbarium region: 3A (Outer China incl. Tibet)
Number of sheets: 1
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