Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim. is a plant in the Ericaceae family, order Ericales, kingdom Plantae. Toxic/Poisonous.

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Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim.

Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim.

Rhododendron oldhamii, commonly Taiwan azalea, is a toxic non-self-pollinating azalea native to Taiwan’s mountains.

Family
Genus
Rhododendron
Order
Ericales
Class
Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Is Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim. Poisonous?

Yes, Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim. (Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim.) is classified as poisonous or toxic. Toxicity risk detected (mainly via ingestion); avoid direct contact and ingestion. Never consume or handle this species without proper identification by an expert.

About Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim.

Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim. is an azalea species belonging to the genus Rhododendron. Its most common common name is Taiwan azalea, and it is also known by other names including Oldham's azalea, tropical azalea, and Malaysian rhododendron. This species is native to the mountains of Taiwan. It has additionally been recorded growing in Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Sikkim, India. As a flowering plant, Rhododendron oldhamii is capable of producing flowers and also produces fruits. This species is unable to self-pollinate. Rhododendron oldhamii is toxic and harmful to cats, dogs, and humans.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Ericales Ericaceae Rhododendron
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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