Ericaceae FAMILY

Rhododendron brachycarpum

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Rhododendron brachycarpum is an evergreen shrub growing 1.5 - 3 metres tall[ 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ]. The plant is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - northern and central Japan, Korea

HabitatSubalpine and alpine forests; at elevations from 900 - 2,900 metres[ 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ].