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EX HERBARIO MUSEI BRITANNICI
FLORA OF SOUTH EAST TIBET
Rhododendron megacalyx Balf.f.et Ward
F, LupLow, G. SHerrirF, & H. H. ELLIoT No. 13603
Locality Pemakochung (Rainbow Falls) Altitude 8,000 ft.
Tsangpo Gorge.
Date 2 May 1947
Calyx large, Generally three sepals with a pale reddish
brown tinge and the other two green. Cwrohla cream with a faint
but unmistakeable pink tinge in places, Base of corolla green
internally, Filaments white, anthers rich brown, Ovary, style
and stigma green, Pedicels green, Under surface of leaves pale
brown, Very fragrant, Growing on «liff overlooking the
BO eee Rainbow Falls, Shrub 4-5 ft. in height, Leaves with sunk veins
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UMA on upper surzéce,
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