Rhododendrons and Lime

Abstract

IN a note in NATURE of February 17, 1916 (vol. xcvi., p. 684), reference was made to Mr. Forrest's discovery of rhododendrons growing on limestone rocks in N.W. Yunnan. In this connection Lady Wheeler-Cuffe, writing from Maymyo, Upper Burma, informs the Editor that she found “a beautiful blush-white rhododendron growing actually wedged into a bare limestone crag on the very summit of Sindaung (6022 ft.), in the southern Shan States, a few years ago.” Mr.Forrest also states definitely that he found rhododendrons with their roots actually spreading in the crevices of the limestone rock.