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Nishiki-shokkō Believed Extinct

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Id:ICR-13844

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1695

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Nishiki-shokkō'

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Meaning

Synonym

Kinsho-Ko  SCCS, 1958, Camellia Nomenclature.Different reading for Nishiki-shokkō.

Description

» English Description

Itō, Ihei, 1695, Kadan Chikinshō No.181; Yashiro, 1841, Kokon Yōrankō vol.306, p.340, (Ichijima reprint 1906): Five-fold, round and beautiful flower, variegated in various designs. Originated in Japan. Different read­ings: ‘Kinshokkō’, ‘Shokkō-nishiki’(Believed extinct.)

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Blooming Season Japan

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