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Rhododendron wallichii Hook.f. Rhododendron campanulatum, the bell-flowered rhododendron or bell rhododendron, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to the Himalayas and Tibet. [2] [1] An evergreen shrub to small tree, its leaves are ovate or broadly elliptic. [3] Flowers bloom from April to May and are white to ...
The vast majority of Rhododendron species are native to the eastern Himalaya and southeast Tibet, along with the islands of Java, Sumatra, Borneo, New Guinea, and the Philippines. The rest are broadly spread throughout the northern hemisphere in relatively small isolated populations, including Japan, northwestern North America, the Appalachian ...
The rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal, where the flower is considered edible and enjoyed for its sour taste. The pickled flower can last for months and the flower juice is also marketed. [93] : 51 The flower, fresh or dried, is added to fish curry in the belief that it will soften the bones.
Rhododendron taquetii H.Lév. Rhododendron mucronulatum, the Korean rhododendron [1] or Korean rosebay ( Korean : 진달래; RR: Jindalrae), [2] is a rhododendron species native to Korea, Mongolia, Russia, and parts of northern China. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) in height, with elliptic or elliptic- lanceolate ...
All of the true rhododendrons display yellow or green spots on their uppermost petal, these spots function as nectar guides for some insects.
Rhododendron catawbiense, with common names Catawba rosebay, Catawba rhododendron, mountain rosebay, purple ivy, purple laurel, purple rhododendron, red laurel, rosebay, rosebay laurel, is a species of Rhododendron native to the eastern United States, growing mainly in the southern Appalachian Mountains from West Virginia south to northern Alabama.
Florence is hosting its popular "Rhody Fest" Rhododendron flower festival. Here is what you need to know about one of Oregon's oldest traditions. Florence 'Rhody Fest': Find flowers and fun at one ...
Rhododendron macabeanum, the McCabe rhododendron, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family, Ericaceae. It is native to Assam and Manipur in northeastern India. It is a large evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 12 m (39 ft) in height, with leathery leaves up to 30 cm (12 in) in length. The felted undersides are a grey or buff colour.