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Pink Azalea; Pinxter Flower - Rhododendron periclymenoides


Family: Ericaceae – Heath family Genus Common Name: Rhododendron Native Status: Native
Rhododendron periclymenoides - Pink Azalea; Pinxter Flower. Officially listed in these states:
New Hampshire - Endangered
New York - Exploitably Vulnerable
Ohio - Threatened
Rhode Island - Special Concern

Synonym: Rhododendron nudiflorum

Found in:
AL, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV

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Distribution of Rhododendron periclymenoides in the United States and Canada:
USDA Plants Distribution Map
Blue=Native; Grey=Introduced

Map from USDA Plants Database:
USDA, NRCS. 2009. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 20 May 2013). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.

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Site: Gruetli-Laager, Grundy County, TN Date: 2008-April-26Photographer: Gerald C Williamson f/8 ISO280
Rhododendron periclymenoides
Site: Pigeon Mountain Blue Bird Trail, Walker County, GA Date: 2009-April-11Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Nikon D60
1/125 f/5.6 ISO100
Tamron SP 90MM f/2.8 AF Macro
90mm (135 equiv) Flash: Yes
Wild Pink Azalea
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Rhododendron periclymenoides

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