Biology:Rhododendron recurvoides
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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. recurvoides
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron recurvoides Tagg & Kingdon-Ward
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Rhododendron recurvoides is a rhododendron species native to northeastern Upper Myanmar, where it grows at altitudes of about 3,400 m (11,200 ft). It is a dwarf shrub that grows to 1–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are lanceolate to oblanceolate, and 3-7 x l-2 cm in size. The flowers are white flushed with pink, and spotted crimson.
References
- Rhododendron Soc. Notes 3(5): 284 1929-1931 publ. 1932.
- Encyclopedia of Life
- American Rhododendron Society
Wikidata ☰ Q17243382 entry
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