elepidote
noun
elep·i·dote
(ˈ)ē-ˈle-pə-ˌdōt 
variants
or elepidote rhododendron
: any of various medium to large rhododendrons with large, leathery leaves lacking the scales characteristic of the related lepidotes
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“Elepidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elepidote. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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