Rhododendron aureum Georgi

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PLANTS OF RUSSIA
Rhododendron aureum Georgi.
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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
(Mlipendula Cirsium.
47°43’1 N 152°58'23 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
INTERNATIONAL KURIL ISLAND PROJECT
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