Rhododendron hippophaeoides

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 1.2 m tall. The leaves are 4 cm long. They are grey-green above and with overlapping yellow scales underneath. The flowers can be red, blue or white.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 2,400-4,800 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The flowers are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhododendron fimbriatum Hutch.;