sentences:  The scientific name "schlippenbachii" is derived from Baron von Schlippenbach, a Russian officer who collected the species in 1854.In Korea, it is called "cheoljjuk" (철쭉) and if the color of the petals is white, the flower is called "huincheoljjuk" (흰철쭉).The Royal Azalea is commonly chosen as a local symbol in South Korea, by provinces, cities and counties such as Gangwon Province, Gapyeong and Miryang.