A rhododendron that is red at 3,600 feet, will go from a pink to white color at the higher elevations. These plants are found in a variety of colors from white, purple, red, cream, and lilac. At altitudes of 18,000 feet a dwarf species of rhododendrons can be found. These dwarf plants only grow to be two inches tall. In Nepal, you can find 319 species of orchids and 20 species of bamboo.
Orchids grow in the tropic and sub-tropic climate zones.
The orchid is protected by law and it is unlawful to take them out of the country. The bamboo plant is used in a variety of ways for the people of Nepal. Baskets, mats, cradles, and even bows and arrows are made from the bamboo plant. Nettles are an extremely important plant in Nepal. These plants may grow to 10 feet in height, and are found in altitudes of 5,000 to10,000 feet.