Genus Rhododendron L.

Synonym(s)

• Azalea auct.
• Hymenanthes Blume
• Rhodora L.
• Vireya Blume
• Azaleastrum (Maxim.) Rydb.
• Rhododendron L. sect. Viscidula
• Rhododendron L. sect. Azaleastrum
• Rhododendron L. subg. Mumeazalea
• Rhododendron L. subg. Candidastrum

Probable synonym(s)

• Ledum L.
• Tsusiophyllum Maxim.
• Menziesia Sm.

Possible synonym(s)

• Therorhodion (Maxim.) Small
• Diplarche Hook. f. & Thomson

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