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  9. Texas Azalea

species 26 observations

Texas Azalea

Rhododendron oblongifolium

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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41 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, American Copper Underwing, Fall Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth 10
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Citrus Flatid Planthopper 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 30

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.

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