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

Rhododendron myrtifolium (syn. Rhododendron kotschyi) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. This evergreen shrub is common in the high mountain ranges of Eastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine.[2][3]

Synonyms

  • Rhododendron ferrugineum (Schott & Kotschy) Hayek 1928
  • Rhododendron kotschyi Simonk., 1887

References

  1. "Europe flora". Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  2. "Distribution and phytocoenotic characteristics of relict populations of Rhododendron myrtifolium (ericaceae) in the ukrainian carpathians" (PDF). Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  3. "Rhododendron myrtifolium". Rosebay Massachusetts Chapter. Retrieved 23 July 2015.


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