Flora of the Southeastern United States
2022 Edition

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ERICACEAE

Rhododendron canescens (Michaux) Sweet. Piedmont Azalea, Southern Pinxter Azalea, Wild Azalea. Phen: Mar-early May; Sep-Oct. Hab: Swamps, pocosins, and pine savannas. Dist: Se. and sc. NC, n. TN, se. KY, s. IL, and e. OK, south to n. peninsular FL and se. TX.

Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Syn: = Ar, C, F, Fl5, FNA8, G, GW2, Il, K3, K4, RAB, Tn, Tx, W, WH3, Horn (2019), Kron (1993), Luteyn et al (1996); > Azalea candida – S; > Azalea canescens – S; > Rhododendron canescens var. candidum – K1; > Rhododendron canescens var. canescens – K1; > Rhododendron canescens var. subglabrum – K1

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image of plant© Keith Bradley
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image of plant© Keith Bradley
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