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Pyrola alpina

Pyrola alpina Andres
Pyrola alpina
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Pyrola alpina is a species in the genus Pyrola, belonging to the family Ericaceae. It was first described by Andres in 1910 and is native to Japan and the Kuril Islands.

Description

Pyrola alpina is a member of the Ericaceae family, commonly known as the heath or Ericaceae family. This species is part of the genus Pyrola, which includes several species of flowering plants. The species was formally described and published in 1910 by the author Andres. Its natural distribution is limited to Japan and the Kuril Islands, where it grows in suitable habitats. As with other members of the Ericaceae family, it likely thrives in acidic soil conditions typical of these regions.

Distribution

Japan · Kuril Is.

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