Rhododendron saxifragoidesJ.J.Sm.
Family:Ericaceae
Description:Pulvinate woody dwarf shrubs (cushion form) (Mangen pers comm); dwarf, compact, much branched shrublet forming tussocks, large cushions or dense mats 3-30 cm high
Habitat:open grasslands on peaty soils, at the edge of bogs or on poorly drained slopes 3000-4000m
| Form of cushion | C | Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion |
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
| Variability | 0 | No variability |
| Root system | NA | NA |
| Woodiness | 2 | Woody dwarf shrub |
| Thorniness | 0 | No |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 1 | Short peduncle |
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