Rhododendron roseatum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-4 m tall. The young shoots are pale brown. They have a few scales. The leaves are oval and 6-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are a pinkish green colour underneath. The flowers are at the ends of branches in groups of 2-4. They have a scent. They are funnel shaped and white with a tinge of pale red.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in evergreen broad-leaved forests between 2,000-3,000 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Myanmar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhododendron lasiopodum Hutch.;