Ledum palustre L.

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PLANTS OF RUSSIA
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Ledum palustre L.
Ericaceae
Kuril Archipelago: Chirpoi, inland coastal margin of Peschanaya Bay;
near rocky outcrops to the east; on slope to adjacent peak. Lava
outcrop with alpine plants dominated by Salix, Empetrum, Vaccinium;
surrounding slopes dominated by Calamagrostis.
46°32'26 N 150°53'24 E Elev. 50-100 m
Rusty tomentum; aromatic prostrate shrub; abundant in places
Collected by: Sarah Gage, J.A. Lopez , SG 1500	23	Aug 1995
Determined By: Sarah Gage
INTERNATIONAL KURIL ISLAND PROJECT
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
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