Monday, July 19, 2010

Rhododendrons of the Sikkim Himalayas

One of the unusual rhododendrons found in the Sikkim Himalayas is Rhododendron cinnabarium. Unlike the other varieties of the rhododendron, cinnabarium has bell shaped flowers opening downwards. This was photograph was taken in the month of June near the village of Thangu.

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