Biology:Rhododendron lapponicum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. lapponicum
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Rhododendron lapponicum, the Lapland rosebay,[1] is a dwarf rhododendron species found in subarctic regions of North America, Europe and Asia, where it grows at altitudes ranging from sea level to 1,900 m (6,200 ft). It is an evergreen prostrate shrub growing to 20–45 cm (7.9–17.7 in) 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. The flowers are reddish or purple.
Despite numerous attempts, this dwarf species has proved difficult to cultivate, possibly because it requires very cool, moist conditions and snow cover for part of the year.[2]
References
- ↑ "Rhododendron lapponicum". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=RHLA2. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ↑ "Rhododendron lapponicum". International Dendrology Society. https://treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/rhododendron/rhododendron-lapponicum/.
- "Rhododendron lapponicum", (Linnaeus) Wahlenberg, Fl. Lapp. 104. 1812.
- The Plant List
- Flora of China
- Hirsutum.com
Wikidata ☰ Q2716393 entry
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