| Rhododendron hyperythrum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. hyperythrum |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron hyperythrum | |
Rhododendron hyperythrum (南湖杜鵑 Nánhú dùjuān; 微笑杜鹃 wēixiào dùjuān) is a Rhododendron species endemic to north-central Taiwan at 900–1,200 m (3,000–3,900 ft) altitude. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in size, with leathery leaves, elliptic-lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, 7–12 × 2–3.5 cm in size. The flowers are unusual in being pure white.
The plant remains compact in size, and flowers profusely, making it a popular subject for small gardens.
Rhododendron hyperythrum at Rhododendron Botanical garden
Rhododendron hyperythrum as bush at Rhododendron Botanical garden
Botanical specimen in the UBC Botanical Garden at the University of British Columbia
Rhododendron hyperythrum at Kyoto Botanical Garden, Japan
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