Rhododendron maddenii subsp. crassum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-8 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 3-5. They are funnel shaped and white and 6-9 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in dry secondary forests between 2,600-3,200 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Coquyen Madden

Synonyms

Rhododendron chapaense Dop; Rhododendron crassum Franch.; Rhododendron odoriferum Hutch.;