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Pinxter Flower

Rhododendron periclymenoides

The Pinxter Flower is a beautiful, pink flower that blooms in spring. It grows in clusters and is loved by butterflies and bees for its sweet nectar.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Pinxter Flower is a deciduous shrub with showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers, ranging from pale pink to white, often with long, protruding stamens. It blooms in early spring, creating a striking visual contrast before its leaves fully emerge.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusRhododendron
Pinxter Flower
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Pinxter Flower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its unique name, "Pinxter," comes from an old Dutch word for Pentecost!

Native Americans used parts of this plant for traditional medicinal purposes.

This flower is a Rhododendron, a name meaning 'rose tree' in Greek!

Unlike 'flame azaleas,' Pinxter flowers dazzle with cool pink and white colors!

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Pinxter Flower has vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that act like a visual target, guiding long-tongued insects to its sweet nectar.

Ability

Toxicity Shield

Pinxter Flower has toxic compounds in its leaves and flowers, protecting it from being eaten by most hungry animals.

Measurements & details

Height
90-300 cm
Spread
90-300 cm
Flower Size
3.8-5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring (April-May)
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Honeysuckle Azalea

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not touch or eat flowers without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Pinxter Flower?

90-300 cm

How wide does Pinxter Flower spread?

90-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Pinxter Flower?

3.8-5 cm

When does Pinxter Flower bloom?

Spring (April-May)

Is Pinxter Flower edible?

No

Is Pinxter Flower toxic?

Moderate

What is Pinxter Flower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Pinxter Flower pollinated?

Insect

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