Enkianthus deflexus

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-5 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. There are many flowers in a group on a stalk 5-7 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Tasmania, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers - nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

A xia xia mu, Ji wu ke long

Synonyms

Enkianthus sulcatus Craib; Rhodora deflexa Griff.; and others