Rhododendron gracilentum
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| Rhododendron gracilentum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. gracilentum |
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| Rhododendron gracilentum | |
Rhododendron gracilentum is a distinctive small, evergreen rhododendron species native to Papua New Guinea. It grows to a height of 60 cm (24 in), with red flowers.
As it does not tolerate freezing temperatures, in temperate zones it must be grown with the protection of glass.[1]
