Rhododendron molle (羊踯躅) is a rhododendron species native to China and Japan, where it grows at altitudes of sea level to 2500 meters. This deciduous shrub grows to 50–200 cm (20–79 in) in height, with leaves that are oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 5–11 by 1.5–3.5 cm in size. The flowers are yellow with dark red flecks.
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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. molle
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This azalea is not often seen in cultivation, but is the parent of many yellow-flowered hybrids.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Rhododendron molle". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- "Rhododendron molle", (Blume) G. Don, Gen. Hist. 3: 846. 1834.
- Plants of the World Online
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