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Introduction and Characteristics of the Chunlan 'Qingmei' Variety

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Qingmei, petal type: plum petal. History: discovered in 1982 by Ye Zhiqing of Lishui, Shaoxing, at Duixi Mountain in Die County. Characteristics: the three outer petals are round-headed with constricted bases, silkworm-moth-shaped (can'e) column petals, and a ruyi-shaped lip. The petals are thick and substantial, emerald green in color, with green veining in the petals; the flower scape is tall and the flower form is well-balanced. Leaves are erect with a broad blade; the bracts are purplish red.
Qingmei, petal type: plum petal. History: discovered in 1982 by Ye Zhiqing of Lishui, Shaoxing, at Duixi Mountain in Die County. Characteristics: the three outer petals are round-headed with constricted bases, silkworm-moth-shaped (can'e) column petals, and a ruyi-shaped lip. The petals are thick and substantial, emerald green in color, with green veining in the petals; the flower scape is tall and the flower form is well-balanced. Leaves are erect with a broad blade; the bracts are purplish red.

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