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Rhododendron maximum

Rhododendron maximum L.

Great Laurel, Wild Rhododendron, Rosebay Rhododendron, White Laurel, Rosebay

Ericaceae (Heath Family)

USDA Symbol: RHMA4



Rhododendron maximum (Great laurel) #45301

Image Information

Photographer: Cressler, Alan
County: McDowell
State: NC
Location Notes: Pisgah National Forest.
Accession date: 2015-07-15
Filename: A_C_IMG3190.JPG
Slide Index: 19391237352_9c2f42cecb_o.JPG
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Landscape
Shot: Close-up of an inflorescence. Photographer's note: "This is a truly unique great rhododendron called 'red max'. There is only one shrub known that produces these beautiful red flowers. It was in amazing bloom today. The location is a closely guarded secret."
Date Taken: 2015-07-03
NPIN Image Id: 45301

Image Verification

This image has been verified.
By: Joseph A. Marcus
Date: 2015-07-09

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