Rhododendron liliiflorum
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Rhododendron |
Species: | R. liliiflorum
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Binomial name | |
Rhododendron liliiflorum |
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Rhododendron liliiflorum (百合花杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and southeast Yunnan, China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,800–4,500 m (9,200–14,800 ft). It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to 3 m (9.8 ft) in height, with leathery, oblong leaves, 7–16 by 2–5 cm in size. The flowers are predominantly white.
References
[edit]- "Rhododendron liliiflorum", H. Léveillé, Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 102. 1913.
- The Plant List
- Flora of China
- Hirsutum.com