Pukeiti

Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Distribution: Japan (Honshu)

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Life form: Shrub - deciduous

Comments: Habit: An upright deciduous shrub with branchlets showing a light covering of hairs.
Foliage: Distinctive rhombic shaped flowers with both surfaces sparsely covered with hairs. Autumn foliage colour of faded yellow.
Flowers: Delicate-looking rose-pink flowers each with 10 stamens prominently displayed.