Biology:Rhododendron niveum
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Short description: Species of plant
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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. niveum
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Rhododendron niveum (Chinese: 西藏毛脉杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to northeastern India (including Sikkim), Bhutan, and southern Tibet in China , where it grows at altitudes of 2,600–3,500 m (8,500–11,500 ft). It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to 2–6 m (6.6–19.7 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are oblanceolate to elliptic, 8.5–11 by 3.6–4.6 cm in size. When young the leaves are covered in a white indumentum, which falls off the upper surface but remains on the underside.[2] The flowers are an intense magenta or lilac,[3] and held in a compact ball above the leaves.[2]
Cultural depictions
Rhododendron niveum is the state tree of the Indian state of Sikkim.
References
- ↑ "Rhododendron niveum", J. D. Hooker, J. Hort. Soc. London. 7: 78. 1852.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Rhododendron niveum". International Dendrology Society. https://treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/rhododendron/rhododendron-niveum/.
- ↑ He Mingyou; David F. Chamberlain. "Rhododendron niveum". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=242344229. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q7321156 entry
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