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Cotoneaster franchetii Bois

Franchet’s cotoneaster (Rosaceae)

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Cotoneaster franchetii has leaves with veins impressed on the upper surface, and closed, pinkish flowers, usually with 3 ovaries, in groups of 5–15; it is native to south-western China, Tibet, Myanmar and Thailand.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-06-11

 Franchet’s cotoneaster / Cotoneaster franchetii: _Cotoneaster franchetii_ has leaves with veins impressed on the upper surface, and closed, pinkish flowers, usually with 3 ovaries, in groups of 5–15; it is native to south-western China, Tibet, Myanmar and Thailand.

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