Taxon

Rhododendron hyperythrum

 
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Rhododendron hyperythrum
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Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Distribution: Taiwan
IUCN Red list: Data deficient
Life form: Shrub - evergreen
Comments: Habit: Forms a shrub to 2.4m.
Foliage: Oblong-lanceolate leaves, 6-11cm long by 1.6-5cm broad with very recurved margins. The upper surface is dark green and glabrous, and teh underside is pale green and glabrous.
Flowers: A truss of 7-12 white flowers open fron pink buds. The calyx and pedicel are glandular giving the flower base a sticky texture.

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