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Hokuhan Believed Extinct

Last Updated:2019/4/10 9:11:17 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-7654

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1789

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Hokuhan'

Chinese Name

Japanese Name

Meaning

Synonym

Mokuhan.  Different reading for Hokuhan.

Description

» English Description

Shirai-Bunko, 1789, Shoshiki Hanagatachō. Deep red, single with erect centre petaloids. Originated in Japan. See: Kyōto Engei Kurabu, 1964, Tsubaki Tokushū, No.5, p.80 has this as Hokuhan, but it is usually read as ‘Bokuhan’ or ‘Mokuhan’. (Believed extinct.)

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Flower Size

Blooming Season Japan

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