Rhododendron farrerae

Rhododendron farrerae, commonly known as Mrs. Farrer's rhododendron, is a deciduous rhododendron species native to China (Hong Kong, Hunan to Fujian), with violet flowers and reaching a height of 60 cm (2 ft.). It is the type species for subsection Brachycalyx. It is found in dense mountain forests at elevations of 800–2100 m.[2]

Rhododendron farrerae
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Brachycalyx
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R. farrerae
Binomial name
Rhododendron farrerae
Synonyms
  • Azalea farrerae (Tate) K.Koch

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