Rhododendron minus var. minus
Carolina Azalea, Piedmont Rhododendron
Also known as: Rhododendron carolinianum var. margaretiae Ashe +1 more
- Rhododendron carolinianum var. margaretiae Ashe
- Rhododendron margaretiae (Ashe) Ashe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Rhododendron minus var. minus (commonly known as Carolina azalea or Piedmont rhododendron) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Rhododendron minus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
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