Rhododendron mucronatum
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Rhododendron mucronatum (Blume) G. Don
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Rhododendron mucronatum is a rhododendron species native to China, where it grows at altitudes of 2800–4500 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 1–2 m in height, with leaves that are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, 2–6 by 0.5–1.8 cm in size. Flowers are white, pink, or pale red.
Synonyms
- Azalea indica var. alba Lindl.
- Rhododendron argyi H. Lév.
- Rhododendron ledifolium G. Don
- Rhododendron rosmarinifolium (Burm. f.) Dippel
References
- "Rhododendron mucronatum", (Blume) G. Don, Gen. Hist. 3: 846. 1834.
- The Plant List
- Flora of China
- Hirsutum.com