pinkster flower

Rhododendron periclymenoides

Summary 2

Rhododendron periclymenoides, commonly called pink azalea and pinxter flower, is a species of shrub in the heath family. It is native to eastern North America, where it is widespread from Alabama to New Hampshire. It is often found in riparian areas, in wet to dry forests.

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  1. (c) Christine (and John) Fournier, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/9533533@N06/2465532812
  2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron_periclymenoides

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Form shrub
Fruit type Capsule
Fruit season Fall, Summer
Leaf arrangement Alternate
Simple/compound Simple
Evergreen or deciduous Deciduous
Leaf shape Ovate
Venation Pinnate
Bark color Brown, Gray
Bark texture Shreddy
Flower color pink
Flower color Violet