Rhododendron keysii
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-4 m tall. The leaves are sword shaped and 4-8 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowers are orange to red.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Northeastern India it grows between 3,200-3,400 m above sea level. It can grow between 2,400 and 4,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim, Tibet
How it is used for food
The flowers are eaten raw. The pollen is sweet.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Guan hua du juan, Taam
Synonyms
Rhododendron keysii var. unicolor Hutch.;