Rhododendron camtschaticum Pall.

PLANTS OF RUSSIA
Rhododendron camtschaticum Pall.
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. Pinus pumila and Alnus
sp. as the dominant vegetation with an extensive low cover of ericads
(Vaccinium, Rhododendron), Empetrum or grasses and tall forbs
(Filipendula, Cirsium).
47°43’1 N 152°58'23 E Elev. 150 m
Corollas deep magenta, with linear markings on upper three lobes, five
short stamens, five long curved ones, leaves bright green, most flowers
past. Abundant.
Collected by: Sarah Gage, SG 1309	12	Aug	1995
Determined By: Sarah Gage
INTERNATIONAL KURIL ISLAND PROJECT
VASHINGTON
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