Luteiflorum Rhododendron
Rhododendron luteiflorum
Ericaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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A dwarf evergreen shrub native to northern Burma (Myanmar), reaching 2 feet. Lemon to greenish-yellow flowers about 1 inch across. Discovered in 1953 by Frank Kingdon-Ward on one of his last plant-hunting expeditions.
A rare species with a notable plant-hunting provenance. The dwarf habit and yellow flowers suit rock gardens and collector's plantings. Acidic, well-drained soil. Twenty-one diseases and 15 pests documented at the genus level. All parts contain grayanotoxins and are toxic if ingested.
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Ornamental Interest
Root Colonization (Spring–Fall)
Gall Development & Sporulation
Active Conidial Spread
Uredinial Stage (Summer)
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