Rhododendron occidentale --- Western Azalea
--- Ericaceae
Leaves are acrocaulis, positioned near ends of main shoots.
Rhododendron occidentale --- Western Azalea
--- Ericaceae
In full flower, late spring.
Rhododendron occidentale --- Western Azalea
--- Ericaceae
Close-up of poricidal stamens and (at left) hemispheric stigma.
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