Biology:Rhododendron mucronulatum
| Rhododendron mucronulatum | |
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| In a park in Goyang, in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. mucronulatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron mucronulatum Turcz.
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Rhododendron mucronulatum, the Korean rhododendron[1] or Korean rosebay (Korean: 진달래; RR: Jindalrae),[2] is a rhododendron species native to Korea, Mongolia, Russia , and parts of northern China. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) in height, with elliptic or elliptic-lanceolate leaves, 3–7 cm (1 1⁄4–2 3⁄4 in) long by 1–3.5 cm (3⁄8–1 3⁄8 in) wide. The reddish-purple flowers appear in late winter or early spring, often on the bare branches before the foliage unfurls. It inhabits forested regions at 1,600–2,300 m (5,200–7,500 ft).
The Latin specific epithet mucronulatum means "sharply pointed", referring to the leaf shape.[3]
Cultivation
The cultivar 'Cornell Pink' has light pink flowers, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4][5] It is hardy down to −20 °C (−4 °F) but like most rhododendron species requires a sheltered position in dappled shade with acid soil that has been enriched with leaf mould.
Culinary use
In Korea, the flowers are used in pan-fried flower cakes called hwajeon, which are traditional for Samjinnal, a spring festival. It is also used in infused liquor.
Gallery
Jindallae-hwajeon (pan-fried rhododendron flower cake)
Deuljjuk-sul (bog bilberry liquor) and jindallae-sul (Korean rhododendron liquor) produced in North Korea
Helsinki University Botanical Garden
Azalea Valley, Mt. Biseul, Korea
References
- ↑ English Names for Korean Native Plants. Pocheon: Korea National Arboretum. 2015. pp. 605. ISBN 978-89-97450-98-5. http://www.forest.go.kr/kna/special/download/English_Names_for_Korean_Native_Plants.pdf. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ↑ Fang, Ruizheng; Chamberlain, David F., "Rhododendron mucronulatum", Flora of China, 14, http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200016497, retrieved 7 October 2018
- ↑ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
- ↑ "RHS Plantfinder - Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'". https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/90882/Rhododendron-mucronulatum-Cornell-Pink/Details. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental". Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 85. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/agm-lists/agm-ornamentals.pdf. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- "Rhododendron mucronulatum", Turczaninow, Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou. 10(7): 155. 1837.
- Plants of the World Online
Wikidata ☰ Q73315 entry
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