MYAGDI, Feb 1: The rare ‘loderi’ variety of rhododendron has been found growing n the forests at Narchyang in Annapurna rural municipality-4 of northern Myagdi.

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Known as the Rhododendron capital of the Himalayas, Tinjure-Milkhe-Jaljale (TMJ) forest complex in eastern Nepal has long been plagued by significant conservation issues that threaten to destroy the very charm of the beautiful landscape. The government hopes that its new community-based forest and biodiversity management plan would address the crisis and avert further damage to the terrain caused by loss of forest and habitat due to the traditional slash-and-burn method of agriculture, overgrazing, infrastructure as well as poaching.

JAJARKOT, Dec 28: Rhododendron -- the national flower of Nepal -- normally blossoms in the months of Fagun-Chaitra (mid-February to mid-April).

BAGLUNG, March 19: A 'Rhododendron Festival' is being held on the occasion of the Nepali New Year 2074 BS here at Ghumte, a mesmerizing tourist destination located 3,120 meters above sea level.

ILAM, March 18: The national flower rhododendron is seemingly falling into the list of endangered species here in face of negligence and lack of proper conservation effort by the concerned authorities.

SURKHET, Jan 27: Alarmed by the gradual loss of the rhododendron area in the northern part of the district, local youths have come together for the conservation of the national flower. Recently formed ‘Guras Conservation Team’ has decided to control the haphazard plucking of the beautiful flowers.