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Rhododendron recurvoides

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

Rhododendron recurvoides is a rhododendron species native to northeastern Upper Myanmar, where it grows at altitudes of about 3,400 m (11,200 ft). It is a dwarf shrub that grows to 1–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are lanceolate to oblanceolate, and 3-7 x l-2 cm in size. The flowers are white flushed with pink, and spotted crimson.

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