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Specific Families and Genera => Rhododendron and other Ericaceae => Topic started by: ruweiss on August 25, 2018, 08:47:15 PM

Title: Strange looking ericaceous plant
Post by: ruweiss on August 25, 2018, 08:47:15 PM

A friend sent me a picture of a plant which she found on a hike in the Dolomites. It grew on limestone with
Rhododendron hirsutum and Rhodothamnus chamaecistus nearby. Our question is: Are there any hybrids 
described or what can it be otherwise? I would be grateful for any comment from the experts.               

Title: Re: Strange looking ericaceous plant
Post by: johnw on August 25, 2018, 09:15:09 PM

I wonder if it's sterile.  Still in shock!

john

Title: Re: Strange looking ericaceous plant
Post by: Maggi Young on August 26, 2018, 11:24:41 AM

Oh my word!  How extraordinary- never seen such a thing. It would be so exciting it is is a hybrid. It's exciting no matter what it is!

Title: Re: Strange looking ericaceous plant
Post by: ian mcdonald on August 26, 2018, 02:30:05 PM

If you google Rhododendron x Rhodothamnus there are some images.