學名：Rhododendron rubropilosum

Family name: Ericaceae

Scientific name: Rhododendron rubropilosum

 

 

　　北大武山的杜鵑花季，是每年的一大盛事，常吸引登山客上山賞花。眼前的杜鵑種類為紅毛杜鵑，是台灣特有種，主要生長在海拔2,000-3,400公尺的山區，最大的特徵就是長滿了紅褐色的短毛。花色有許多的變化，淡紅、粉紅、紫紅都有，並帶有粉紅色的斑點；每年3-6月是花期，但越往高山地區開花的時間越晚。

 

　　Mountain Beidawu’s azalea blossoms attract numerous hikers every year. Endemic to Taiwan, Red-hairy azalea grows in mountains between 2,000 and 3,400 meters. The whole plant is covered with reddish brown hair. Its flowers, with pink dots all over, come in a variety of colors, such as pale red, pink and reddish purple. It blooms from March to June.