The leaves of thiochrysanthema are opposite pinnate compound leaves, with deep split, lanceolate lobes, long and short tips, rough edges and wide leaves.
The leaves of Rhododendron are basal and grow about 10 to 30 cm. The petioles are long and the leaves are grayish green. The leaves are long and have pinnate cracks. The shape of the lobes is variable and they are linear sharp, oblong sharp or blunt oblong spoon shaped.
The flowers are large and bright. The tongue flowers are pure yellow, golden or orange. The tubular flowers in the center of the plate are prominent in the plate, yellow or maroon.
The flowers of Rhododendron are solitary on the top of stems and branches. The pedicels are 5 to 15 cm long. The flowers are cup-shaped after opening, and the edges are wavy and folded. The flowers are usually yellow.