Pacific rhododendron

Rhododendron macrophyllum

The Pacific rhododendron is a beautiful shrub with big, colorful flowers. It grows in forests and brings joy to everyone who sees it in bloom.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Pacific rhododendron is a large, evergreen shrub featuring thick, leathery leaves. Its showy, bell-shaped flowers bloom in large clusters, typically vibrant pink to rose-purple, sometimes white. The impressive size of its flower trusses makes it stand out.

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Pacific rhododendron

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

It is the official state flower of Washington, chosen for its beauty.

Its nectar can create "mad honey" which can be toxic to humans!

Some wild Pacific rhododendrons have been known to live for over 100 years!

The name "Rhododendron" comes from Greek words meaning "rose tree"!

Habilidades especiales

Pacific rhododendron has tough, evergreen leaves that help it photosynthesize and grow all year round.

Pacific rhododendron can attract bees and butterflies with its large, vibrant flower clusters to ensure reproduction.

Pacific rhododendron has leathery leaves that help reduce water loss, surviving drier conditions.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 100-900 cm
Extensión: 100-700 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 4-7 cm
Temporada de floración: Spring to early summer
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Alta
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Western Bumblebee

Bombus occidentalis

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

may browse leaves, but it's toxic

shelters

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

uses dense thickets for cover

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Arbusto

Un arbusto es una planta leñosa más pequeña que un árbol, típicamente con múltiples tallos que se ramifican desde o cerca del suelo.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.