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Cotoneaster sternianus (Turrill) Boom

Stern’s cotoneaster (Rosaceae)

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Cotoneaster sternianus is a shrub native to south-western China (although not recognised by the Flora of China).

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-11-12

 Stern’s cotoneaster / Cotoneaster sternianus: _Cotoneaster sternianus_ is a shrub native to south-western China (although not recognised by the <em>Flora of China</em>).

The leaves of Cotoneaster sternianus are white on the underside from the dense covering of hairs.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-11-12

 Stern’s cotoneaster / Cotoneaster sternianus: The leaves of _Cotoneaster sternianus_ are white on the underside from the dense covering of hairs.

Fruits

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-11-12

 Stern’s cotoneaster / Cotoneaster sternianus: Fruits

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