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Stewartia pseudo-camellia,
a deciduous tree found in mountain forests, grows as tall as 15m
with smooth, grayish-brown bark. Leaves, with 3-15mm long petioles,
are of alternate phyllotaxis; blades are 4-10cm long, 2.5-5cm wide,
oblong to long oblong-shaped, with adpressed hairs on the back side,
and trichomes on the armpits. The current year's branch bears
5-6mm-diameter white flowers at the axils, with five petals, wavy
margins, and sparse fine serrations, as well as dense sericeous
outer surfaces. Bloom time: June-July. |
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Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
