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Rhododendron virgatum

Rhododendron virgatum Hook. f., Rhododendron Sikkim Himalaya 3: , pl. 26(A) 1851. (syn: Rhododendron oleifolium Franch.; Rhododendron virgatum var. glabriflorum K.M. Feng ex R.C. Fang; Rhododendron virgatum var. oleifolium Demoly; Rhododendron virgatum subsp. oleifolium (Franch.) Cullen); 
 

 

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Id for Rhododendron sp poss R.virgatum ?, Lama Camp, Eaglenest, Arunanchal Pradesh:
I think this Rhododendron is R.virgatum. Any other id’s or confirmation much appreciated.
20 April 2012, Lama Camp c.2350m, Eaglenest, Arunachal Pradesh.
also maybe seen at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77436133@N03/7226658978/in/set-72157630477649898/


in common gardening circles it would be called an Azalea..


Yes, Rhododendron virgatum


Yes, like R. virgatum.



  

References:

The Plant List  GRIN  Annonated checklist of Flowering plants of Nepal  Flora of China  Rhododendron virgatum ssp. virgatum – Encyclopedia of Life

Updated on December 24, 2024

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