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Carpinus putoensis





Origin:  The island of Pluto, Zhoushan Archipelago, Zhejiang Province, China.
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Species
putoensis
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Height
13 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
General Description
A globally threatened species with only one mature individual known remaining, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
Subtropical forests at an altitude of 200-300 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Greyish brown in colour.
Leaf Description
Elliptic or broadly elliptic in shape, 5-10 x 3.5-5 cm, with double edged margins.
Fruit Description
Produced from July through September.
Notable Specimens
Huiji Temple, The island of Pluto, Zhoushan Archipelago, Zhejiang Province, China.
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