Taxon

Rhododendron degronianum subsp. yakushimanum

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Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Synonym: Rhododendron yakushimanum
Distribution: Japan
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Life form: Shrub - evergreen
Comments: Habit: Forms a compact, squat shrub of 1-1.5 m.
Foliage: Dark green convex leaves with a dense tawny indumentum covering teh underside. A thin covering of whitish indumentum covers the top side and stems of teh new growth briefly.
Flowers: Buds open to pink fading out very quickly to a clear white.

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