How to Say Rhododendron in Nepali — लालीगुराँस | KidSchooler

Q: How do you say "Rhododendron" in Nepali?

You say "लालीगुराँस" — romanized as "Lāligurā̱s" and pronounced "lah-lee-goo-rahns". Nepal's national flower. Blooms March–April on Annapurna and Langtang trails, painting the hillsides red. Edible — locals make pickle from the petals.

Q: What's the cultural context for "Rhododendron" in Nepal?

Lāligurā̱s appears on Nepali currency and the army insignia. 30+ species grow in Nepal's hills — the highest-altitude rhododendron forests on earth are in Khumbu.

How to say rhododendron in Nepali

Rhododendron

लालीगुराँस

Lāligurā̱s

Pronunciation: lah-lee-goo-rahns

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Nepal's national flower. Blooms March–April on Annapurna and Langtang trails, painting the hillsides red. Edible — locals make pickle from the petals.

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