Wildlife & Flora
Dwarf Rhododendron
Dwarf Rhododendron (Rhododendron anthopogon) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Dingboche, Pheriche, Chukung.
- Scientific name
- Rhododendron anthopogon
- Local name
- Kemba khoru (Sherpa name)
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
Highly aromatic, the leaves of the rhododendrons are mixed with juniper for making incense. Young and fresh flowers are used to make herbal tea which is used in liver disorders, allergy and vomiting.
