This plant was endemic to Okinawa Island and Amami Oshima. It is a subspecies of Pieris japonica. It was extinct in 1983 due to overharvesting but It is cultivated widely. It was listed as EW but listed as CR now.
crusty75: Is this an active forum?
Jul 16, 2018 7:07:18 GMT 1
Surroundx: crusty75 currently we have three members who regularly/semi-regularly contribute posts to the forum. We are in need of more contributions, however.
Oct 6, 2018 5:15:32 GMT 1
kieransuckling: Does anyone have an update on the status of captive and outplanted S. k. sherffi?
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