Rhododendron reticulatum




Family Ericaceae
Scientific name Rhododendron reticulatum D. Don ex G. Don
Synonyms Rhododendron reticulatum D. Don forma trichostylum Mizushima ex Okuhara; Rhododendron reticulatum D. Don var. ciliatum Nakai; Rhododendron rhombicum Miquel
Common name (Japanese common name) koba-no-mitsuba-tutuji [small leaved triple leaves tutuji (tutuji = Rhododendron plants)]
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) Honshu (west of Shizuoka Prefecture), Shikokku, Kyushu
(Other nations) none
Chromosomal number unknown
Description Plants 2-3m. Leaves 3-5cm length. Flowers purple 3cm, flowering in April to May. Deciduous. Shrub.
Reference Rhododendron reticulatum D. Don ex G. Don
Rhododendron Species Dictionary
Method of breeding azalea (US Patent 20060294616)
Note Native to Japan.



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