Cotoneaster sternianus (Turrill) Boom, (Stern's cotoneaster)


4 Jul 2010 at OSGR: SY67 in Dorset, England

Record Summary

bushes, with a few late flowers, in limestone quarry with C. rehderi, C. horizontalis and C. integrifolius.

Found asIn flower
Date4 July 2010
OS grid refOSGR: SY67
Lat/Lon50° 30’ N, 2° 30’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland

Notes:

Leaves 30-40/27mm, tomentose and very pale green (appearing white) below.

Inflorescence of 4-9 flowers.

Flowers with erect pinkish petals, sepals with very short apiculi.

Revisited 12 Sept 10 for fruits

Fruits: orange, dull.

27th Feb 11

Evergreen.

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