Wildlife & Flora
Tree Rhododendron
Tree Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Lukla, Chheplung, Thado Koshi.
- Scientific name
- Rhododendron arboreum
- Local name
- Laligurans
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
These rhododendrons have the power to set the forest on fire with their crimson blossoms during spring. It's no surprise that it is the national flower of Nepal. They also have white and pink variations though. In addition to being a visual treat, it is also an important medicinal plant. The petals are eaten raw to cure menstrual disorders and the bark juice is prescribed in diarrhea and dysentery.
