| Rhododendron trichostomum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. trichostomum |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron trichostomum | |
Rhododendron trichostomum (毛嘴杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to southwestern China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,700–4,600 m (8,900–15,100 ft). It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 30–100 cm (12–39 in) in height, with leaves that are linear, linear-lanceolate, oblong, or oblanceolate, 0.8–3.2 by 0.3–0.5 cm in size. The flowers are pink or white.
Synonyms
- Rhododendron fragrans Franch.
- Rhododendron ledoides Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.
- Rhododendron sphaeranthum Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.
References
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- "Rhododendron trichostomum", Franchet, J. Bot. (Morot). 9: 396. 1895.
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