Rhododendron lapponicum
Rhododendron lapponicum (Lapland rosebay,[1] 高山杜鹃; Arctic rhododendron) is a rhododendron species found in subarctic regions around the world, where it grows at altitudes ranging from sea level to 1900 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 0.2–0.45 m in height, with leaves that are oblong-elliptic or ovate-elliptic to oblong-obovate, 0.4–1.5 by 0.2–0.5 cm in size. Flowers are reddish or purple. And fragrant, scent somewhat like Lily-of-the-Valley.
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Synonyms
- Azalea lapponica L.
- Rhododendron confertissimum Nakai
- Rhododendron lapponicum subsp. parvifolium (Adams) T. Yamaz.
- Rhododendron palustre Turcz.
- Rhododendron parviflorum F. Schmidt
- Rhododendron parvifolium Adams
- Rhododendron parvifolium subsp. confertissimum (Nakai) A.P. Khokhr.
References
- "Rhododendron lapponicum". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- "Rhododendron lapponicum", (Linnaeus) Wahlenberg, Fl. Lapp. 104. 1812.
- The Plant List
- Flora of China
- Hirsutum.com
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