Da bai du juan
Rhododendron decorum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall and spreads 2.5 m wide. The leaves are leathery and oblong to oval. They are 5-19 cm long by 3-11 cm wide. The flowers are white or pale pink.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It Myanmar it grows between 1,000-3,300 m above sea level. It can grow in sun or light shade. It needs constant moisture. It is best in acidic soils. It can tolerate frost. It suits hardiness zones 6-9b. In Sichuan and Yunnan. In Rhodo gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tasmania, Tibet

How it is used for food

The flowers are eaten.

It is a common vegetable. The flowers are a favourite edible vegetable in SW China.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhododendron franchetianum H. Lev.; Rhododendron giraudiasii H. Lev.; Rhododendron spooneri Hemsl. & E. H. Wilson;