Willow-leaved Rhododendron (Rhododendron lepidotum)

The Willow-leaved Rhododendron (Rhododendron lepidotum) comes in a miniature form, or up 150 cm in height. It comes in a white form, seen here, purple and even a pink form. It is commonly found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes, in elevations between about 2000 to well above 5000 meters.

Elevation: 4831 meters.

Native range of willow-leaved rhododendron (Rhododendron lepidotum) is Northeast Pakistan to China and Northeast Myanmar.

Last updated on 8 November 2024