(1913)  Page(s) 319.  
 
Paeonia japonica (Makino) Miyabe et Takeda, l.c. p. 366 - Syn. Paeonia obovata beta. japonica Makino in Tokyo Bot. mag. XVI (1902)

(Nov 1910)  Page(s) 444.  
 
Rosa lucidissima Lévl. [ed.: description is in botanical Latin]
...folia 3 foliolate...ramulis anni et tubo calycino elliptico densissime hispidis; flores magni, rubi, odori...styli liberi...Planto primo aspectu foliis nitidis, coriaceis, ramis tubisque calycinis densissime hispidis dignoscitur.
Roughly translates to: leaves 3-foliate...peduncle and elliptic calyx tube densely hispid; flowers large, red, fragrant...styles free...The plant's primary appearance is distinguished by shiny, leathery leaves and trumpet-shaped calyx-tube densely covered with bristles.