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  3. Vascular Plants
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  5. Heathers, Balsams, Primroses, and Allies
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  7. Rhododendrons and Azaleas
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  9. Santee Azalea

species 46 observations

Santee Azalea

Rhododendron eastmanii

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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60 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Laurel Sphinx, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, American Copper Underwing 17
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rhododendron Leafhopper, Citrus Flatid Planthopper 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 41

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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