Rhododendron aureum Georgi

PLANTS OF RUSSIA
Rhododendron aureum Georgi.
Ericaceae
Kuril Archipelago: Rasshua, inland from southwest section of island
near the Arches; above top of initial steep slope from coast and along
the gradual slope beyond to the peak of ridge. Piiius pumila and Alnus
sp. as the dominant vegetation with an extensive low cover of ericads
(Vaccinium, Rhododendron), Empetrum or grasses and tall fbrbs
(Filipendula Cirsium.
47°43'1 N 152p58'23 E Elev. 150 m
Coriaceous leaves medium green above, paler below, older stems
gray-brown; plants low-growing
Collected by: Sarah Gage, SG 1318	12	Aug	1995
Determined By: Sarah Gage
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