The word rhododendron comes from the Greek words rhodos, for rose; and dendron, for tree. For their blossom may have beauty and color competitive to rose blooms. And they tend to be classified, because of their usual maximum height of 30'/9.144 m, as shrubs and small trees.
Rhododendrons are shrubs. Evergreen leaves in winter with multicolored blooms from early spring
Rhododendron is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the heath family. The name "rhododendron" is derived from the Greek words "rhodo," which means rose, and "dendron," which means tree. These plants are known for their brightly colored flowers and are popular in gardens for their ornamental value.
The scientific name of rhododendron is Rhododendron. It is a genus of plants in the heath family (Ericaceae) that includes a wide range of species known for their showy flowers.
The scientific name of azalea is Rhododendron. It is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the heath family (Ericaceae) that includes both deciduous and evergreen species.
Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Angiosperms Class: Eudicots Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Rhododendron Species: Rhododendron indicum
The scientific name of the poisonous plant Jetberry bush is Rhododendron ponticum. It belongs to the family Ericaceae and genus Rhododendron.
Azaleas are flowering plants within the genus Rhododendron, classified under the Ericaceae family. They are further divided into subgenera and sections based on their morphological characteristics and genetic differences.
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 maximum in the family Ericaceae
Rhododendron hirsutum was created in 1753.
Rhododendron prunifolium was created in 1913.
Camp Rhododendron was created in 1942.
Rhododendron crassifolium was created in 1894.
The state flower is the Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum).
Rhododendron is the state flower for the State of Washington.
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.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden was created in 1950.
Peter A. Cox has written: 'The larger rhododendron species' -- subject(s): Rhododendron 'Cox's guide to choosing rhododendrons' -- subject(s): Rhododendron