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Vireya rhododendron

Rhododendron subg. Vireya sp.

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Leaves are smooth and glossy. Flowers are showy and have a noticeable color gradient.

Habitat:

Pana'ewa (tropical) Rainforest Garden. Native to SE Asia.

Notes:

This was either a shrub or a tree; I can't recall.

Species ID Suggestions

Rhododendron

Rhododendron
stho002
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Comments (7)
Dan Doucette
A Rhodo was my first thought when I saw this, then I thought, naw, can't be that! Way to nail it stho002.
stho002
See: http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-45214330/stock-photo-bright-orange-rhododendron-flower-called-quot-morning-glory-quot-has-yellow-centers-and-blooms-on.html
mauna Kunzah
Thanks! Me too. Hopefully we'll find out after someone else sees it.

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PublishedSeptember 7, 2013

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