Rhododendron ponticum L.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Rhododendron ponticum L.

  • Collector(s)

    T. S. Elias 6678 with G. Crowe, L. Newcombe, 20 Jun 1981

  • Location

    Russia. Krasnodar. Black Sea Coast of the Caucasus. Above village of Krasnoya Polyana in Mzymia River canyon, 50km E of Sochi. On Mt. Achishko.

  • Habitat

    Abies forest just below subalpine meadow.

  • Description

    Petals lavender and white. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Collection Notes

    Sixth field expedition to the U S S R under the USA/USSR Cooperative Agreement in the Protection of the Environment, AreaV, Activity A - Threatened or Endangered Species of Plants and the Introduction of Exotic Species. Sponsered by the NYBG Cary Arboretum

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02844205

    Occurrence ID: 61e532c4-bd09-43c8-900b-e57112edc88e

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  • Region

    Europe

  • Country

    Russia

  • State/Province

    Krasnodar

  • Locality

    Black Sea Coast of the Caucasus. Above village of Krasnoya Polyana in Mzymia River canyon, 50km E of Sochi. On Mt. Achishko

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Plants of the Soviet Union
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Rhododendron ponticum L.
U.S.S.R.: RSFSR: Krasnodar District. Black Sea Coast of the Caucasus.
Above village of Krasnaya Polyana in Mzymta River canyon,
50 Km E of Sochi.
On Mt. Achishkho, Abies forest just below
subalpine meadow
petals lavendar and white
T. S. Elias, G. Crow & L. Newcombe 6678
20 June 1981
Sixth field expedition to the U.S.S.R. under the USA/USSR Cooperative Agreement in
the Protection of the Environment, Area V, Activity A — Threatened or Endangered
Species of Plants and the Introduction of Exotic Species. Sponsored by the New York
Botanical Garden Cary Arboretum.
02844205