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Lapland Azalea
Rhododendron lapponicum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Rhododendron
About
Rhododendron lapponicum (Lapland rosebay, 高山杜鹃) is a rhododendron species found in subarctic regions around the world, where it grows at altitudes ranging from sea level to 1900 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 0.2–0.45 m in height, with leaves that are oblong-elliptic or ovate-elliptic to oblong-obovate, 0.4–1.5 by 0.2–0.5 cm in size. Flowers are reddish or purple.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lapland Azalea is Rhododendron lapponicum.
- Lapland Azalea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Lapland Azalea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Lapland Azalea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Lapland Azalea belongs to the order Ericales.
- Lapland Azalea belongs to the family Ericaceae.
- Lapland Azalea belongs to the genus Rhododendron.