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.

Rhododendron molle
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. molle
Binomial name
Rhododendron molle
Synonyms
  • Azalea mollis Blume
  • Azalea sinensis G.Lodd.
  • Rhododendron davisii Koehne
  • Rhododendron sinense (Lodd.) Sweet
Rhododendron molle - MHNT

This azalea is not often seen in cultivation, but is the parent of many yellow-flowered hybrids.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Rhododendron molle". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.