Rhododendron is the state flower for the State of Washington.
Rhododendron maximum in the family Ericaceae
For a species rhododendron such as Rhododendron maximum, it is written: R. maximum. For a hybrid rhododendron such as Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla', it is written Rcv. 'Nova Zembla' (Rcv. meaning rhododendron cultivar). For a selection of a species such as Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada', it is called R. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' although you may see it written Rcv. 'Koichiro Wada'.
Rhododendron crassifolium was created in 1894.
Camp Rhododendron was created in 1942.
Rhododendron prunifolium was created in 1913.
Rhododendron hirsutum was created in 1753.
The state flower is the Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum).
named it as rhododendron, or the rhododendron was won in a flower contest, sorry folks that's all i know
Please see related links for a Rhododendron photo gallery.
Yes, the rhododendron plant is toxic to humans if ingested.
No, it is not safe to eat rhododendron as it contains toxins that can be harmful if ingested.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden was created in 1950.