Rhododendron kesangiae
Rhododendron kesangiae is a rhododendron species endemic to Bhutan, where it grows at altitudes of in the fir and hemlock forests. It is called Tala (ཏ་ལ) in Dzongkha. It is a large shrub or tree that typically grows to in height, with leaves that are broadly elliptic to almost obovate, and long by broad. The flowers are rose pink, fading to purple. Etymology. The species name "kesangiae" was given in honour to the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Kesang Choden (born 1930) Wangchuck of Bhutan. Flowering. "Rhododendron kesangiae" flowers from April to May.