subfamily
Typical Heathers, Azaleas, and Allies
Ericoideae
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Top native typical heathers, azaleas, and allies All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Bog Labrador Tea
Rhododendron groenlandicum
caterpillars
39
bees
1
food
8
flowers
95
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Rhodora
Rhododendron canadense
caterpillars
35
bees
1
food
10
flowers
59
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Pinxter Flower
Rhododendron periclymenoides
caterpillars
32
bees
1
food
6
flowers
59
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Flame Azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
caterpillars
30
bees
1
food
4
flowers
58
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Swamp Azalea
Rhododendron viscosum
caterpillars
30
bees
1
food
4
flowers
58
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Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
caterpillars
29
bees
1
food
4
flowers
64
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Early Azalea
Rhododendron prinophyllum
caterpillars
29
bees
1
food
4
flowers
58
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Great Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
caterpillars
29
bees
1
food
4
flowers
57
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Carolina Rhododendron
Rhododendron carolinianum
caterpillars
29
bees
1
food
4
flowers
57
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Sheep Laurel
Kalmia angustifolia
caterpillars
28
bees
3
food
6
flowers
55
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Smooth Azalea
Rhododendron arborescens
caterpillars
28
bees
1
food
4
flowers
58
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Pinkshell Azalea
Rhododendron vaseyi
caterpillars
27
bees
1
food
4
flowers
55
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Minniebush
Rhododendron pilosum
caterpillars
26
bees
1
food
4
flowers
52
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Mountain Azalea
Rhododendron canescens
caterpillars
24
bees
1
food
4
flowers
53
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Gorge Rhododendron
Rhododendron minus
caterpillars
24
bees
1
food
4
flowers
53