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ClassificationRanunculaceae: Aconitum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00107395
CollectorT. N. Ho, B. Bartholomew, M. F. Watson & M. G. Gilbert
Collector number1680
CountryChina
StateQinghai
GeographyAsia: East Asia (Region): China: Qinghai
LocalityBayan Har pass, At the border between Madoi Xian and Chindu Xian, On road between Madoi and Yushu. 4600 m., 34°8N,97°39'E
Date Collected1996-08-12
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/c17382e8-647e-4e6d-810f-f59b4600fb36
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00107395
HerbariumGH
FamilyRanunculaceae
Determination Aconitum tanguticum (Maximowicz) Stapf
Determination Remarks [filed under] [label name] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
RemarksStony slope with vertical strips of unconsolidated scree with very few plants, Semiconsolidated scree with low but rich cover of broad-leafed herbs, And alpine turf, Often in steps; Lowermost slopes with more continuous turf, sometimes with hummocks in wetter areas with Pedicularis rhynanthoides. Perennial herb with clustered dark roots; Flower stem suffused purple blue; Sepals voilet blue with darker reticulation; Petals white; Stamens dark violet blue. Growing frost-heave areas up to 4750 m