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Gyōkō Believed Extinct

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Id:ICR-6658

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1710

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Gyōkō'

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Japanese Name

Meaning

Synonym

Gyokko  Fendig, 1951, American Camellia Yearbook.Different reading for Gyōkō.

Description

» English Description

Itō, Ihei, 1710, Zōho Chikinshō; Itō, Jukyū, 1739, Honzō Hanamaki’e: Yashiro, 1841, Kokon Yōrankō, vol.306; Kasuya, Kamegorō, 1859, Tsubaki Irohanayose Irot­suki: Red, single flower with white spots and moires. Windmill-like flower. Originated in Japan. Different reading: ‘Miyuki’. Similar to Kazaguruma.(Believed extinct.)

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Blooming Season Japan

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