Rhododendron hyperythrum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. hyperythrum
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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.
The plant remains compact in size, and flowers profusely, making it a popular subject for small gardens.[1]
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Rhododendron hyperythrum 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
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Rhododendron hyperythrum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
Media related to Rhododendron hyperythrum at Wikimedia Commons
- Icon. Pl. Formosan. 3: 133–134 1913.
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