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Hoshihiguruma (Shirai-Bunko) Believed Extinct

Last Updated:2019/4/10 9:11:17 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-7831

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1812

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Hoshihiguruma (Shirai-Bunko)'

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Shirai-Bunko, 1812, Tsubaki Nayosecho: Flower shape is like Higuruma, red double with white spots. Thought that it may be synonymous with the above Hoshihiguruma. Different reading: ‘Sashimaze-higuruma’. Originated in Japan. (Believed extinct.)

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