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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/elepidote. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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