Wildlife & Flora
Barbed Stalk Rhododendron
Barbed Stalk Rhododendron (Rhododendron barbatum) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Lukla, Chheplung, Thado Koshi.
- Scientific name
- Rhododendron barbatum
- Local name
- Laligurans
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
This poisonous rhododendron is usually found above 3,000 meters and are the bloodiest red of the rhododendrons. This plant is also the main reason why the spring time honey in the Himalaya can be toxic. While such honey is very seldom fatal, they can result in dizziness and nausea and in extreme cases temporary failure of motor coordination. These rhododendrons are differentiated from other rhododendrons by bristles at the base of its flowers.
