Rhododendron myrtifolium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. myrtifolium
Binomial name
Rhododendron myrtifolium

Rhododendron myrtifolium (syn. Rhododendron kotschyi) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. This evergreen shrub is common in the high mountain ranges of Eastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine.[2][3]

Synonyms

  • Rhododendron ferrugineum (Schott & Kotschy) Hayek 1928
  • Rhododendron kotschyi Simonk., 1887

References

  1. ↑ "Europe flora". Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Distribution and phytocoenotic characteristics of relict populations of Rhododendron myrtifolium (ericaceae) in the ukrainian carpathians" (PDF). Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Rhododendron myrtifolium". Rosebay Massachusetts Chapter. Retrieved 23 July 2015.


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