Lapland Rosebay, also called "Azalea" is a introduced plant to Sri Lanka from Japan. It is low growing shrub popular for gardens because it's dense blossoms. The plant grows well in high altitudes locations.
| Common Classification | |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Azalea, Tsutsusi Azalea |
| Scientific Name | Rhododendron indicum |
| Sinhala Name | Asela, Azalea, Satsuki Asaliya |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Family | a |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | R. indicum |
| Synonym | Azalea parvifolia, Azalea crispiflora, Rhododendron obtusum |
| Ecology | |
| Category | Ornamental |
| Growth Habit | Shrub |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Origin | Introduced |
| Status | Cultivate |
| Property | |
| Culinary / Edible | No |
| Use as Herb | No |
| Other Use | n/a |
| Poisoned / Toxin | No |
| Identification | |
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Update: Correction :- Rhododendron lapponicum to Rhododendron indicum - 21/06/2015
