Family: Ericaceae
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Rhododendron lagopus var. niphophilum (T.Yamaz.) T.Yamaz.
Collector/Expedition: RBGE, Quarryhill B.G., Polly Hill B.G., & Howick Arb. - Japan (2005),
Collection number: 155
Collection date: 21st September 2005
Country/Territory: Japan
Collecting locality: Japan:Nigata:Tamagawa near Belnatio Resort, Atame Highland, Tokomachi city.
Latitude: 37°1'59''N, Longitude: 138°44'44''E
Habitat: In shade on dry heavy loam, growing on a moderate north facing hillside in dense broadleaf forest; Vegetation: Fagus crenata, Carpinus cordata, Quercus serrata, Camellia japonica var decumbens, Hamamelis japonica and Magnolia salicifolia
Description: From a deciduous shrub to 1.5m x 1m with broadly rhombre/cuneate base leaf 6cm x 3.5cm, mid green above and below, margins entire, green cylindrical capsule to 1.2 x .5cm with many seeds, common in shade
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SPECIMEN/SHEET
Barcode: E00348948
Herbarium region: 4A (Japan)
Number of sheets: 1