Taxon

Rhododendron schlippenbachii

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Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Distribution: Korea; Russia (east)
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Life form: Shrub - deciduous
Comments: Habit: A deciduous shrub to 5m. The young shoots have long stalked glands making them sticky.
Foliage: Pseudowhorls of 5 obovate, deciduous leaves. 5-9cm x 3-7cm broad. A dark green upper surface and pale green underside with a hairy midrib. Yellow autumn colour.
Flowers: 3-6 funnel-shaped pale pink, or occasionally white flowers open with the new spring growth.

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