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Rhododendron erosum

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Rhododendron erosum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. erosum
Binomial name
Rhododendron erosum

Rhododendron erosum (啮蚀杜鹃) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to eastern Bhutan, southern Tibet, and southern Xizang, China, where it grows at altitudes of 3,000–3,700 m (9,800–12,100 ft). It is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree[1] that grows to 4.5–6 m (15–20 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are elliptic to obovate-oblong, 8–10.5 by 3.7–4.5 cm in size. The blood-red flowers are borne in a tight truss, in April and May.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Rhododendron erosum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  • Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 19(94): 225-226 225 1937.