VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese scientists have announced the discovery of 30 species of do quyen (Rhododendron) in the Hoang Lien national park in Lao Cai, a northern mountain province.

 
Dr. Nguyen Quoc Tri, Director of the Lao Cai Department of Science and Technology, said that of the 30 Rhododendron species in the park, 28 yield flowers so they can be planted as ornamental trees.

 

There are five species which can be used as medicines and six species that are suitable for planting in forest.

 

Rhododendron trees grow along the road from Tram Ton to Fansipan mount, the highest mount in Southeast Asia. A forest of Rhododendron at the height of 2000 meters has become a tourist attraction in Lao Cai.

 

Rhododendron blossoms the whole year, except for December. The Hoang Lien National Park, therefore, is called the kingdom of Rhododendron flowers in Vietnam. It is recognized as the ASEAN heritage garden.

 

In Vietnam, Rhododendron grows naturally in mountain areas, such as Sapa in Lao Cai, Bach Ma in Da Nang, Tam Dao in Vinh Phuc, Da Lat in Lam Dong.

 

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