Herbarium catalogue

FLORA OF JAPAN Rhododendron lagopus Nakai var. niphophilum (T.Yamaz.) T.Yamaz. Locality: Japan: Nigata: Tamagawa near Belnatio Resort, Atame Highland, Tokomatthi city. Alt: 575M Lat/Long: 37°1'59"N, 138°44'43.6"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. Fruit a green cylindrical capsule to 1.2 x ‘5cm with many seeds, common in shade Collectors: ess, P.; McNamara, B.; Bolton, T.; 21 SEP 2005 Brownl & Tsukie. S. No. 155 Jamieson. R. | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH | E00348948 HERB. HORT. EDINB. | o 9 — ® ” o == — te Da ‘= ~ 2 ° rs) MQ@Q0589