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Koikō Believed Extinct

Last Updated:2019/4/10 9:11:17 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-9898

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1739

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Koikō'

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Japanese Name

Meaning

Synonym

Koibeni  Different reading for Koikō.

Description

» English Description

Itō, Jukyū, 1739, Honzō Hanamaki’e, vol.15; Kasuya, Kamegorō, 1859, Tsubaki Irohanayose Irotsuki: Medium size, red, single with “tea whisk” stamens. Originated in Japan. (Believed extinct.) Different reading: ‘Koibeni’, ‘Koikurenai’, ‘Koikou’. Similar to Eiraku.

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Blooming Season Japan

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