The rhododendron, specifically the species Rhododendron arboreum, is the national flower of Nepal due to its cultural significance and widespread presence in the country. It symbolizes the natural beauty of Nepal's diverse landscapes and is celebrated for its vibrant blossoms, which bloom in various colors. Additionally, the flower holds importance in local traditions and is associated with the Himalayan region's identity. Its selection as a national symbol reflects Nepal's rich flora and connection to nature.
Rhododendron
It is the colour of national flower(Rhododendron) of Nepal and also the sign of victory in war
Rhododendron is a beautiful flower with different colours and shapes. The Greek translation of Rhododendron means 'Rose tree'. However, Rhododendron may be small shrub to tall tree (up to 12 m). The hills of Nepal are coloured red, white or pink during the blooming season of Rhododendron. This flower also got national recognizing as national flower in Nepal. The genus and species which is dark red in colour is Rhododendron arboreum which is called as 'Lali Gurans' in Nepali. I will be posting the pictures of different Rhododendrons from Norway. Sorry, I don't know their species name.
Rhododendron is a beautiful flower with different colours and shapes. The Greek translation of Rhododendron means 'Rose tree'. However, Rhododendron may be small shrub to tall tree (up to 12 m). The hills of Nepal are coloured red, white or pink during the blooming season of Rhododendron. This flower also got national recognizing as national flower in Nepal. The genus and species which is dark red in colour is Rhododendron arboreum which is called as 'Lali Gurans' in Nepali. I will be posting the pictures of different Rhododendrons from Norway. Sorry, I don't know their species name.
Rhododendron Arboreum
The national flower of Tibet is the Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans)
The rhododendron is the official state flower of West Virginia.
It is being said that the national flag of Nepalanticipates, that the nation will last as long as the sun and moon is there on earth.The blue border on the flag of Nepal signifies peace, red stands for the color of rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. The curved moon is symbolic of the royal house and the sun represents the Rana dynasty.
The state flower is the Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum).
Coast rhododendron is Washington's state flower
named it as rhododendron, or the rhododendron was won in a flower contest, sorry folks that's all i know
Rhododendron 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. You will see this plant during the week trek to Everest base camp but it does not grow on Mount Everest due to the harsh conditions.