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Rhododendron hyperythrum

Rhododendron hyperythrum (南湖杜鵑 Nánhú dùjuān; 微笑杜鹃 wēixiào dùjuān) is a Rhododendron species endemic to north-central Taiwan at altitude. It is an evergreen shrub growing to in size, 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.

References

  • Icon. Pl. Formosan. 3: 133–134 1913.