SK1219 21 JUNE 2018

[Saroj Kasaju]

Dear Members,

Location: Sandakphu, India

Date: 14 May 2018

Altitude: 11000 ft.

Habit : Wild

Is it possible to identify this flowerless Rhododendron sp. ??

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Saroj ji 

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks a lot, Mao ji.

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From: Ashiho Mao
Date: 22 June 2018 at 09:34
Subject: Re: SK1219 21 JUNE 2018
To: "J.M. Garg" <jmg...@gmail.com>

It appears to be Rhododendron barbatum.

Regards,

Dr. A. A. Mao

Scientist-F & H.O.O

Botanical Survey of India

Eastern Regional Centre

Shillong - 793003, India

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Dr. Mao for the ID.

Rhododendron barbatum Wall. ex G. Don

Nepali Names : गुराँस  Guraans / चिमल Chimal / लाल चिमल Laal Chimal / कालो चिमल Kaalo Chimal

Saroj Kasaju