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Rhododendron arboreum

by Asmita Gaire | 28-01-2019 19:32 recommendations 0

Rhododendron arboreum is the national flower of Nepal. Most types of rhododendron have fibrous root. Some types grow as epiphytes, or "air-plants" with aerial roots. They grow by supporting on the other plants and by collecting moisture and nutrients directly from the air. Rhododendron is also known as "rose tree" because it often produces flowers in trusses, just like some types of roses ("rodon" is Greek word for "rose" and "dendron" for "tree"). Fruit of rhododendron is dry capsule. Ripe fruit usually splits lengthwise to release seed.Pollen and nectar of some species of rhododendron contain toxic substance called grayanotoxin that can induce poisoning of humans and animals. Horses are especially sensitive to this type of toxin. Rhododendron can survive up to 100 years under optimal environmental conditions. Medical studies showed that flavonoids, phenolic compounds and saponins extracted from rhododendron have anti-inflammatory (prevent inflammation) properties. They also act beneficially on the function of liver. Rhododendron maximum is the state flower of West Virginia. This species of rhododendron is imprinted on the flag of West Virginia.

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  • Asmita Gaire says :
    Greetings basanta
    I hope you are doing well
    Thank you so much for this compliments
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    Asmita
    Posted 03-04-2020 00:04

  • Asmita Gaire says :
    Greetings ishma
    I hope you are doing well
    Thank you so much for this compliments
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    Asmita
    Posted 03-04-2020 00:04

  • Asmita Gaire says :
    Greetings hema
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    Thank you so much for this compliments
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    Asmita
    Posted 03-04-2020 00:04

  • Asmita Gaire says :
    Greetings susmita
    I hope you are doing well
    Thank you so much for this compliments
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    Asmita
    Posted 03-04-2020 00:03

  • Hema Sapkota says :
    Greetings asmita
    I hope you are doing well
    This is a nice article
    Thank you so much for this report.
    Keep writing
    Green cheers!
    Regards
    Hema
    Posted 18-03-2020 11:13

  • Ishma Gurung says :
    Greetings asmita
    I hope you are doing well

    Thank you so much for this great report
    I hope to read more from you!

    Green cheers
    Regards
    Ishma
    Posted 17-03-2020 12:08

  • Basanta Adhikari says :
    Greetings asmita
    I hope you are doing well

    Thank you so much for this report.
    I hope to read more from you.
    Keep up with great works
    Green cheers
    Regards
    Basanta
    Posted 16-03-2020 10:21

  • Horticulturist Susmita says :
    Greetings asmita
    I hope you are doing well

    Thank you so much for this report
    Keep writing
    Waiting for your next report

    Thank you
    Green cheers
    Regards
    Susmita
    Posted 13-03-2020 11:52

  • Asmita Gaire says :
    Thank you so much sachin

    Posted 31-01-2019 14:28

  • Sachin Regmi says :
    Hy Asmita !!
    Rhodendron is national flower of nepal, being in mountain we such be much familiar with the medicinal features and its toxin.
    Glad to read your beautiful piece of article !!
    Posted 31-01-2019 12:13

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