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Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Spach

Japanese quince (Rosaceae)

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Young twigs of Chaenomeles japonica are hairy, whereas those of Chaenomeles speciosa are not.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-06

 Japanese quince / Chaenomeles japonica: Young twigs of _Chaenomeles japonica_ are hairy, whereas those of _Chaenomeles speciosa_ are not.

Flower and leaves; the leaves of Chaenomeles speciosa would be more sharply serrate.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-06

 Japanese quince / Chaenomeles japonica: Flower and leaves; the leaves of _Chaenomeles speciosa_ would be more sharply serrate.

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