Rhodendron lepidotum (Brass)
Rhodendron lepidotum – Brass (Click to enlarge)
| Local name | Brass |
| Botanical name | Rhododendron lepidotum |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Description | It is an erect or ascending, branched, aromatic, more or less scaly-glandular shrubs, commonly found at an altitude of 2600-4200m. The leaves of this species are oblong to obovate in shape with silvery-scaly upper surface and brown – scaly lower surface. Flowers are pink purple. |
| Distribution | It is frequently found on the slopes and glacial mountains in Sainj valley. |
| Flowers & Fruits | July-September |
| Uses | It is also used as an alternative of tea, twigs are used as fuel wood by alpine visitors. |