Rhododendron mucronatum

Rhododendron mucronatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Ericaceae
Genus:	Rhododendron
Species:	R. mucronatum
Binomial name
Rhododendron mucronatum (Blume) G.Don
Synonyms
Azalea indica var. alba Lindl. Rhododendron argyi H.Lév. Rhododendron ledifolium G.Don Rhododendron rosmarinifolium (Burm.f.) Dippel

Rhododendron mucronatum is a rhododendron species native to China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,800–4,500 m (9,200–14,800 ft). This evergreen shrub grows to 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) in height, with leaves that are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, 2–6 by 0.5–1.8 cm in size. The flowers are white, pink, or pale red.

References

• "Rhododendron mucronatum", (Blume) G. Don, Gen. Hist. 3: 846. 1834.
• The Plant List
• Flora of China
• Hirsutum.com