Cotoneaster obscurus
Obscure Cotoneaster
Also known as: Pyrus obscura (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
- Pyrus obscura (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Cotoneaster obscurus (commonly known as Obscure Cotoneaster) is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, Tibet
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain