Rhododendron simsii Planch. is a deciduous shrub of the Rhododendron genus in the Rhododendron family, with a height of 2-5 meters and numerous and slender branches. The leaves are leathery and often clustered at the ends of the branches, forming an oval, oval, or inverted egg shape. The front end is short and gradually tapered, and the leaf edges are slightly retrorse with fine teeth. The top is dark green, and the bottom is light white The corolla is in a wide funnel shaped or inverted egg shaped shape, usually 2-6 clusters at the top of the branch, with a rose color, bright red or dark red color. The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruiting period is from June to August.Rhododendron is widely distributed in Europe, Asia, and North America, mainly in East and Southeast Asia. It is concentrated in the southwestern and southern regions of China and is a typical acidic soil indicator plant in central and southwestern China. Rhododendrons prefer acidic and fertile soil.

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