Rhododendron siderophyllum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The young shoots are brown and densely scaly. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-7 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The base is rounded or wedge shaped and it tapers to the tip. The flowers are tube shaped and white, pale red or purple. They are often yellowish green inside.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in mixed and conifer forests between 1,800-3,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan. In Rhodo gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhododendron ioanthum Balf.f.; Rhododendron jahandiezii H. Lev.; Rhododendron leucandrum H. Lev.; Rhododendron obscurum Franch. ex Balf.f.; Rhododendron rubropunctatum H. Lev. & Vaniot;