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Rhododendron aganniphum

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Rhododendron aganniphum
Rododendron aganniphum var. aganniphum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. aganniphum
Binomial name
Rhododendron aganniphum
Synonyms[1]

Rhododendron aganniphum var. glaucopeplum (Balf.f. & Forrest) T.L.Ming
Rhododendron glaucopeplum Balf.f. & Forrest

Rhododendron aganniphum is a species of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae, native to Tibet and southwestern China (southern Qinghai, western Sichuan, southeastern Xizang, and northwestern Yunnan), where it grows at altitudes of 2,700–4,700 m (8,900–15,400 ft). It is a compact evergreen shrub that grows to 1–4 m (3.3–13.1 ft) in height, with thick, leathery leaves that are oblong to elliptic-oblong and 4.5–12 by 2–6 cm in size. The flowers are rose-flushed white with maroon flecks, and often pink streaks.

References

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  1. ^ "Rhododendron aganniphum Balf.f. & Kingdon-Ward". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
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