western azalea

Rhododendron occidentale

Member of subsection pentanthera (subsection Pentanthera)
rhododendrons and azaleas (genus Rhododendron)
heath family (family Ericaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
white in flowering plants

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• thin, deciduous leaves
• 5 stamens
• upper petal with yellow to orange blotch at base

Toxicity of azalea, rhododendron (Rhododendron genus):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 3 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Big Basin SP
• Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
• UCSC Campus Natural Reserve

Months:

• May: 1
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 1
• Aug.: 0
• Sep.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora