Rhododendron smirnowii Trautv. ex Regel

Ericaceae

Collection NumberDavidson, C 12485
CollectorsC. Davidson, Nino Memiadze, S. Sikharulidze, D. Kikodze, S. Christoph
Identified ByNino Memiadze and David Kikodze, June, 2014
SourceC. Davidson
Date11 June 2014
CountryGeorgia
regionAdjara
districtKeda
LocationKoslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. Steep slopes above Akavreti River, landmark Koslitavi. Following a winding dirt road generally southeast of Keda. 1958 m elev.
Lat/LongN 41 32 08.1 E 042 03 09.3
NoteSteep slopes. Shrub 1.5 m. IUCN status: vulnerable.

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LocationGeorgia (Caucasus), Ajara Autonomous Republic, Keda Municipality., Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. Steep slopes above Akavreti River, landmark Koslitavi. Following a winding dirt road generally southeast of Keda., N 41 32 08.1 E 042 03 09.3
Date11 June 2014
EcologyDense to sparse spruce forest with extensive areas of grassland and perennials on steep slopes.