Himalayan rhododendron

Species

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Also known as Rhododendron arboreum, Buransh, Lali Gurans, Burans, gurans, tree rhododendron

Found in these protected areas

Where this species is documented in the Himalayan parks & reserves on Himopedia.

Makalu Barun National Park Neora Valley National Park

Background

Rhododendron arboreum, the tree rhododendron, is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a showy display of bright red flowers. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Thailand. It is the national flower of Nepal.

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