western labrador tea

Rhododendron columbianum

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

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• leathery, evergreen leaves
• 10 stamens
• ± flat glandular scales abaxially on leaf

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: 2 (1 is research grade)

Locations:

• Ansel Adams Wilderness
• Desolation Wilderness

Months:

• Aug.: 1
• Sep.: 1

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

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora