Rhododendron hyperythrum

Rhododendron hyperythrum (微笑杜鹃, wei xiao du juan) is a Rhododendron species endemic to north-central Taiwan at 900–1,200 m (3,000–3,900 ft) altitude. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in size,[1] with leathery leaves, elliptic-lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, 7–12 × 2–3.5 cm in size. The flowers are unusual in being pure white.

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

The plant remains compact in size, and flowers profusely, making it a popular subject for small gardens.[1]

  • Rhododendron hyperythrum at Rhododendron Botanical garden
    Rhododendron hyperythrum at Rhododendron Botanical garden
  • Rhododendron hyperythrum as bush at Rhododendron Botanical garden
    Rhododendron hyperythrum as bush at Rhododendron Botanical garden
  • Botanical specimen in the UBC Botanical Garden at the University of British Columbia
    Botanical specimen in the UBC Botanical Garden at the University of British Columbia

References
  1. "Rhododendron hyperythrum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

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