Family: Ericaceae
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Rhododendron exasperatum Tagg
Syntype of Rhododendron exasperatum Tagg
Collector/Expedition: Kingdon-Ward, F.
Collection number: 6302
Collection date: 21st November 1924
Country/Territory: China:Xizang
Collecting locality: China:Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region:Pemakochung, Tsangpo Gorge
Habitat: growing in dense Rhododendron thickets on very steep cliffs on the sheltered side of the glen
Description: A big shrub 10-15ft; The leaf-bud-scales are persistent, giving a curious effect. The outer bark sloughs, exposing a smooth copper-red surface.
Miscellaneous notes: Though the specimens seen were many years old, as proved by the number of annual growths they bore no fruits.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SPECIMEN/SHEET
Barcode: E00129534
Cite as: https://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00129534
Herbarium region: 3A (Outer China incl. Tibet)
Number of sheets: 1
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