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Sankō Believed Extinct

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Id:ICR-16921

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1630

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Sankō'

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Sankoh  Andoh, 1985, International Camellia Journal, No.16, p.46.Different reading for Sankō.

Sankō-nishiki  Yashiroda, 1950, American Camellia Yearbook, p.20; Ishii, 1950, Engeijiten, vol.2. Syn­onym for Sankō.

Sankow  Hume, 1946, Camellias in America, p.341.Different reading for Sankō.

Description

» English Description

Sakuden, 1630, Hyakuchinshū: White. Single. Originated in Japan. (Believed extinct) Different reading: ‘Sankoh’ The three lights refer to the sun moon and stars See: Kyōto Engei Kurabu 1961 Tsubaki Tokushū No1 p94(Believed extinct.)

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