Rhododendron galactinum
Rhododendron galactinum (乳黄叶杜鹃) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae.[1] It is native to western Sichuan in China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,900–3,500 m (9,500–11,500 ft). It is a hardy evergreen tree[2] that grows to 5–8 m (16–26 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are oblong-elliptic, oblong-obovate or broadly lanceolate, 11–22 by 5–7 cm in size. The flowers are white to pale pink with a crimson basal blotch.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. galactinum |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron galactinum Balf.f. ex Tagg | |
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References
- "Rhododendron galactinum Balf.f. ex Tagg". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- "Rhododendron galactinum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
Sources
- "Rhododendron galactinum", I. B. Balfour ex Tagg, Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh. 15: 103. 1926.
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