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Photinia megaphylla

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Photinia megaphylla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Photinia
Species:
P. megaphylla
Binomial name
Photinia megaphylla

Photinia megaphylla is a species in the family Rosaceae. It is found in Tibet.[1] The type locality is Mêdog Xian, Xizang, China, at an altitude of 1800 metres, where it grows in broad-leaved forest.[2][3]

Description

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Photinia megaphylla is an evergreen shrub to about 3 metres. The leaves are elliptical, up to 27 cm by 12 cm, with up to 25 pairs of veins, and covered with dense brownish fur on the underside. It flowers in May and June. [3]

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