Rhododendron fauriei
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhododendron fauriei is a rhododendron species native to Japan and Korea. Its flower's colors are light red to white.
Description
A temperate shrub in the Ericaceae family with leaves used for making tea.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are prepared as a tea drink.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Korea,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Manbyeongcho
References (1)
- Ong, H. G., et al, 2015, Ethnobotany of the wild edible plants gathered in Ulleung Island, South Korea. Genet Resourc Crop Evol. Springer (As Rhododendron brachycarpum D. Don ex G. Don)
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