Rhododendron myrtifolium

Rhododendron myrtifolium (also Rhododendron kotschyi) is a species of Rhododendron. It is a broadleaf evergreen shrub common in the high mountain ranges of Eastern Europe and particularly in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine.[2][3]

Rhododendron myrtifolium
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Ericaceae
Genus:
Rhododendron
Species:
R. alutaceum
Binomial name
Rhododendron myrtifolium

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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