Rhododendron catawbiense
Catawba Rhododendron, Catawba Rosebay
Other regional names: Mountain Rose Bay +2 more
- Mountain Rose Bay
- Mountain Rosebay
- Purple Laurel
Also known as: Azalea catawbiensis (Michx.) Kuntze +7 more
- Azalea catawbiensis (Michx.) Kuntze
- Hymenanthes catawbiensis (Michx.) H.F.Copel.
- Rhododendron catawbiense f. album (P.Glass) Rehder
- Rhododendron catawbiense f. catawbiense
- Rhododendron catawbiense f. compactum Kelsey ex Nearing
- Rhododendron catawbiense f. insularis Coker
- Rhododendron catawbiense f. tomopetalum Rehder
- Rhododendron catawbiense var. album P.Glass
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Rhododendron catawbiense (commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron or Catawba Rosebay) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Rhododendron genus, encompassing over 1150 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, Germany