Rhododendron veitchianum
Rhododendron veitchianum is a rhododendron species native to Burma, Thailand, and Laos, where it grows at altitudes of 900–2400 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 2–3 m in height, with leaves that are obovate or narrowly elliptic, 65-100 x 28–40 mm in size. Flowers are fragrant and white, often with a yellow blotch at the base.
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Synonyms
- Azalea veitchiana
- Rhododendron cubittii
- Rhododendron smilesii
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References
- Bot. Mag. 83: t. 4992. 1857.
- The Plant List
- Encyclopedia of Life
- "Rhododendron veitchianum". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- Hirsutum.com
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