Rhododendron maddenii subsp. crassum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhododendron maddenii (隐脉杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to Bhutan, northern India, northeast Myanmar, Sikkim, Thailand, northern Vietnam, and southwestern China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,600–3,200 m (8,500–10,500 ft). It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 3–6 m (9.8–19.7 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are lanceolate, oblong-oblanceolate, or elliptic, 5–15 by 2–8 cm in size. The flowers are predominantly white, very fragrant, and unusually produced during May and June. However, it dislikes freezing temperatures (RHS H3), and is more likely to thrive in warm or coastal temperate climates such as Cornwall, UK.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-8 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 3-5. They are funnel shaped and white and 6-9 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The flowers are edible.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in dry secondary forests between 2,600-3,200 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Coquyen Madden
References (1)
- Liu, Yi-tao, & Long, Chun-Lin, 2002, Studies on Edible Flowers Consumed by Ethnic Groups in Yunnan. Acta Botanica Yunnanica. 24(1):41-56 (As Rhododendron crassum)
