Rhododendron occidentale
California Azalea, Sonoma Azalea
Other regional names: Western Azalea +1 more
- Western Azalea
- White Laurel
Also known as: Azalea nudiflora var. ciliata Kellogg +6 more
- Azalea nudiflora var. ciliata Kellogg
- Azalea occidentalis Torr. & A.Gray
- Rhododendron occidentale var. californicum (Torr. & A.Gray ex Durand) Hrusa
- Rhododendron occidentale var. occidentale
- Rhododendron occidentale var. paludosum Jeps.
- Rhododendron occidentale var. sonomense (Greene) Rehder
- Rhododendron sonomense Greene
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Found natively in North America, Rhododendron occidentale (commonly known as California azalea or Sonoma azalea) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon