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Pyrola nephrophylla

Pyrola nephrophylla Andres
Pyrola nephrophylla
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Pyrola nephrophylla is a species in the genus Pyrola, belonging to the family Ericaceae. It was first described by Andres in 1913. This plant is native to Japan and the Kuril Islands.

Description

Pyrola nephrophylla is a member of the Ericaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the heath or Ericaceae family. It is part of the genus Pyrola, which includes several species of herbaceous perennials. The species was formally published in 1913 by the botanist Andres. Its natural distribution is limited to Japan and the Kuril Islands, where it grows in suitable habitats. As with other members of the genus, it likely thrives in moist, shaded environments typical of its native range.

Distribution

Japan · Kuril Is.

Synonyms

Pyrola rotundifolia var. nephrophylla

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