Rhododendron ciliicalyx subsp. lyi
(H. Lev.) R. C. Fang
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Description
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. Young shoots have dense yellow hairs. The leaves are oblong and 5-7 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base and taper to the tip. They have scales underneath. The flowers are funnel shaped and pale purple, pale red or white. The style is longer than the corolla.
Edible Uses
The flower petals and flowers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Dok sam si
References (1)
- Thitiprasert, W., et al, 2007, Country report on the State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Thailand (1997-2004). FAO p 95
