Rhododendron ponticum(Rhododendron ponticum)

Rhododendron ponticum (Rhododendron ponticum)

Also known as: Common rhododendron, Pontic rhododendron

Rhododendron ponticum, often referred to as the common rhododendron or pontic rhododendron, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Rhododendron genus within the Ericaceae family, also known as the heath family. This species is indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe as well as the Caucasus region in northwestern Asia.

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Attributes of Rhododendron ponticum

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
2-8 meters
Spread
Up to 5 meters
Leaf Color
Dark green
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Flower Color
Purple, pink

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Rhododendron ponticum(Rhododendron ponticum)

Quickly Identify Rhododendron ponticum

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Rhododendron ponticum can be identified by its thick, leathery leaves that are dark green and shiny on top. The flowers are large, bell-shaped, and typically purplish-pink, blooming in clusters.

Scientific Classification of Rhododendron ponticum

Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Species
R. ponticum

Toxicity

Ingestion

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