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Keywords: Ericaceae | Rhododendron barbatum Wallich ex G. Don | 04314-0227-1972

Rhododendron barbatum

The feature of this rhododendron described by the epithet barbatum is barely discernible in this image. Barbatum translates to “bearded”, and refers to the hairs present on the petioles (the leaf stalks) – if you look closely, you should be able to see a few long hairs on the stalk of the leaf in the lower right.

Rhododendron barbatum is native to the Himalayas; for the taxonomic description, see Rhododendron barbatum in the Flora of China.

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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at February 16, 2006 12:00 AM

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That is an astoundingly beautiful rhododendron. I remember reading a pean to a 'hairy' rhododendron by a deceased tibetian lama. Now, I have a picture to go with that poem.

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Posted by: John Courie at February 16, 2006 6:21 AM

Rhododendron barbatum - Z7 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths

Posted by: Beverley at February 16, 2006 7:31 AM

Some specimens are barbless. If you plant one of these in USDA 7 it will freeze.

Posted by: Ron B at February 16, 2006 10:28 AM

John, I'll add that to the growing to-do list. I don't mind providing a button.

Posted by: Daniel Mosquin Author Profile Page at February 16, 2006 1:19 PM

so beautiful flower.. but i think it will be more batter if you describe about this flower. i love this flower . this flower is the NATIONAL FLOWER of my country "NEPAL"....

Posted by: unexpected at June 22, 2008 8:19 PM

We viewed one of these in the Wicklow area of Ireland, at the Mount Usher Gardens. Spectacular.

Posted by: Michael O'Brien at December 27, 2008 7:33 AM

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