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  3. Vascular Plants
  4. Dicots
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  7. Rhododendrons and Azaleas
  8. Subsection Lapponica
  9. Lapland Azalea

species 3,594 observations

Lapland Azalea

Rhododendron lapponicum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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74 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 22
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Pine Grosbeak, Rhododendron Leafhopper, Ruffed Grouse, Snow Bunting 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Midge, Frigid Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee 48

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Soil pH
Alkaline
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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