Contains 14 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
RHODODENDRON Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 392. 1753.
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TYPE: Rhododendron ferrugineum Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 2: 680. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhododendron arborescens | Sweet Azalea, Smooth Azalea | Native G4G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron atlanticum | Dwarf Azalea | Native S4 (State Rank) G4G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron calendulaceum | Flame Azalea | Native Rare-State S3? (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron canescens | Piedmont Azalea, Southern Pinxter Azalea, Wild Azalea | Native S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron carolinianum | Carolina Rhododendron, Punctatum | Native Rare-State S3 (State Rank) G4 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron catawbiense | Pink Laurel, Catawba Rhododendron, Mountain Rosebay | Native Rare-State S1 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron eastmanii | May White Azalea, Eastman's Azalea | Native Endemic Rare-State S2 (State Rank) G3 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron flammeum | Oconee Azalea | Native Rare-State S3 (State Rank) G3 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron maximum | Great Laurel, White Rosebay, Great Rhododendron | Native S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron minus | Gorge Rhododendron, Punctatum | Native S5 (State Rank) G4 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron periclymenoides | Wild Azalea, Pinxterflower, Pinxterbloom Azalea, Election Pink | Native S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron serrulatum | Swamp Azalea, Clammy Azalea | Native S5 (State Rank) | ||
| Rhododendron viscosum var. montanum | Not Native | |||
| Rhododendron viscosum var. viscosum | Swamp Azalea, Clammy Azalea | Native S5 (State Rank) |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||