Rhododendron weyrichii
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| Close-up of typical red‑orange flowers | |
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| Branch ablaze with flowers | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. weyrichii |
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| Rhododendron weyrichii | |
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Rhododendron weyrichii is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae.[2] It is native to Jeju Island, Korea, and south-central and southern Japan.[1] A tree-like deciduous shrub reaching 3 to 15 ft (1 to 5 m), it is typically found at elevations from 20 m (70 ft) to 1,200 m (3,900 ft).[2] It is the official flower of Jeju Province.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Rhododendron weyrichii Maxim". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Rhododendron weyrichii Maxim". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. 2026. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
Quelpaert
- ↑ Kim, Inhea; Park, Jin-Sil; Choi, Kyoung-Ok (2020). "Analysis of Designation and Symbolic Meanings of Floral Emblems in South Korea as Elements of Garden Tourism and Design". Journal of People, Plants, and Environment. 23: 87–99. doi:10.11628/ksppe.2020.23.1.87.