It has been reported that the plant is of anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective functions against related diseases, which is probably due to its anti-oxidant efficacy sourced from flavonoids, saponins and phenolic compounds .
For a species rhododendron such as Rhododendron maximum, it is written: R. maximum. For a hybrid rhododendron such as Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla', it is written Rcv. 'Nova Zembla' (Rcv. meaning rhododendron cultivar). For a selection of a species such as Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada', it is called R. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' although you may see it written Rcv. 'Koichiro Wada'.
Rhododendron maximum in the family Ericaceae
Rhododendron prunifolium was created in 1913.
Camp Rhododendron was created in 1942.
Rhododendron hirsutum was created in 1753.
Rhododendron crassifolium was created in 1894.
The state flower is the Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum).
Rhododendron is the state flower for the State of Washington.
named it as rhododendron, or the rhododendron was won in a flower contest, sorry folks that's all i know
Please see related links for a Rhododendron photo gallery.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden was created in 1950.
Peter A. Cox has written: 'The larger rhododendron species' -- subject(s): Rhododendron 'Cox's guide to choosing rhododendrons' -- subject(s): Rhododendron