Rhododendron dendricola

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can grow attached to other plants. It grows 1-4 m tall. The young shoots are green and thin and long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-12 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are pinkish green underneath. The flowers have a scent. They are funnel shaped and white with a tinge of red.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows amongst rocks and trees between 1,300-1,900 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhododendron atentsiense Hand.-Mazz.; Rhododendron notatum Hutch.;