Rhododendron arboreum subsp. zeylanicum from UCBG-GS28082021-1

[Gurcharan Singh]

Rhododendron arboreum subsp. zeylanicum (Booth) Tagg

Syn: R. zeylanicum Booth

Locally known as Maha Rath Mala, the tree is endemic to highlands of Sri Lanka. It is official Flower of Central Province. Details can be found here:

Provincial Flower - Central Provincial Council - Sri Lanka (cp.gov.lk)

Photographed from University of California Botanical Garden, 22-4-2019.

Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

https://www.gurcharanfamily.com/