Rhododendron viscosum
swamp azalea, clammy azalea, texas azalea, swamp honeysuckle, cory azalea, hammock sweet azalea, swamp-azalea
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Poisonous
Family
Ericaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
ciliate, serrate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
oblanceolate, obovate
Growth Form
shrub
Flower Color
pink, white
Flower Month
May - August
Height (meters)
1.0 - 5.0
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Wetland Class
OBL
Animal Use
This plant serves as a special value to bumble bees.
Habitat
Wet woods, swamps, bogs, and stream margins.