Kingdom Plantae Family Ericaceae Subgenus Pentanthera Higher classification Rhododendron | Order Ericales Genus Rhododendron Section Pentanthera Rank Species | |
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Scientific name Rhododendron calendulaceum Similar Rhododendron, Rhododendron austrinum, Rhododendron viscosum, Rhododendron arborescens, Rhododendron catawbiense | ||
Flame azalea rhododendron calendulaceum
Rhododendron calendulaceum, the flame azalea, is a species of Rhododendron native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, ranging from southern New York to northern Georgia.
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It is a deciduous shrub, 120–450 cm tall. The leaves are 3–7 cm long, slightly dull green above and villous below. The flowers are 4–5 cm long, usually bright orange, but can vary from pastel orange to dark reddish-orange.
Rhododendron calendulaceum
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