Rhododendron Camtschaticum Pall. Stock Photo

Rhododendron (from Ancient Greek ῥόδον rhódon rose and δένδρον déndron tree)[3][4] is a genus of 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae), either evergreen or deciduous, and found mainly in Asia. It is the national flower of Nepal. Most species have showy flowers. Azaleas make up two subgenera of Rhododendron. They are distinguished from true rhododendrons by having only five anthers per flower.