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Plants of Qinghai, China
Ericaceae
Rhododendron nivale Hook. f.
Nanggén Xian: Xiaolong Gou, W of Nanggén on road to
Domba.
Elev. 4000-4100 m 32° 17 N, 96° 16 E
Narrow limestone gorge with river at bottom. Shrub
covered rocky slopes, limestone cliffs, and damp
spring- or stream-fed areas.
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Shrub to 80 cm, faintly aromatic; young stems and
leaves with brown scales; corolla purplish pink.
Growing among shrubs.
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN
EDINBURGH T. N. Ho (HNWP), B. Bartholomew (CAS), M. Watson (E)
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E00061831
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