Rhododendron ciliicalyx subsp. lyi

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. Young shoots have dense yellow hairs. The leaves are oblong and 5-7 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base and taper to the tip. They have scales underneath. The flowers are funnel shaped and pale purple, pale red or white. The style is longer than the corolla.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flower petals, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dok sam si

Synonyms

Rhododendron lyi H. Lev.;