rhododendron: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Rhododendron

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Clusters of bright pink coast rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum) flowers with green leaves, the state flower of Washington.

Cluster of orange rhododendron flowers in bloom with green leaves in the background.

Blooming rhododendrons

mountaintop rhododendrons, Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina

tree rhododendron

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Venus's-flytrap. Venus's-flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) one of the best known of the meat-eating plants. Carnivorous plant, Venus flytrap, Venus fly trap

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