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  7. Rhododendrons and Azaleas
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  9. Carolina Rhododendron

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Carolina Rhododendron

Rhododendron carolinianum

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

91 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Laurel Sphinx, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Ashen Pinion, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth 29
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Azalea Mining Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rhododendron Leafhopper, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Ruffed Grouse, Snow Bunting 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Perplexing Bumble Bee 57

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full shade
Soil pH
Acid
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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