Calflora Taxon Report
Rhododendron occidentale  (Torr. & A. Gray) A. Gray  var. paludosum  Jeps.
Western azalea
Rhododendron occidentale var. paludosum is a tree or shrub that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Parent: Rhododendron occidentale
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Wetlands: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands

Habitat: streambanks

Communities: wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Information about Rhododendron occidentale var. paludosum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.

USDA PLANTS Profile (RHOCP)

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