Rhododendron lepidotum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 0.5-1.5 m tall. The leaves are leathery and narrowly oval. They are 1.2-2.4 cm long by 0.4-1.8 cm wide. There are 1 or 2 flowers together. They can be white, pink, red or purple.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Pakistan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhododendron sinolepidotum Balf.f.;