Rhododendron prinophyllum (Small) Millais

Locations ofRhododendron prinophyllum (Small) Millais in Virginia

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Detail

Family
Ericaceae
Botanical Name
Rhododendron prinophyllum (Small) Millais
Common Name
Early Azalea, Rose Azalea, Roseshell Azalea
Synonym(s)
Rhododendron roseum (Loisel.) Rehd.
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Rhododendron prinophyllum (Small) Millais
Comments
Habitat
Mesic to dry montane forests and woodlands; most abundant in mixed oak and Northern Red Oak forests at middle to high elevations; more tolerant of soils weathered from basic rocks than are most of our other ericads. Frequent to common in the mountains, except absent from much of far sw. Virginia; rare in the n. Piedmont.
Native Status
Native

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