rhododendron

E73413

Rhododendron is a large genus of flowering shrubs and small trees known for their showy, colorful blooms and widespread use as ornamental plants in temperate regions.

Aliases (2)

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
instanceOf flowering plant genus
genus
azaleasInstanceOf subgroup of Rhododendron
clade Angiosperms
Asterids
Eudicots
commonName rhododendron
contains toxic compounds
cultivatedFor decorative flowers
evergreen foliage
family Ericaceae
flowerColor orange
pink
purple
red
white
yellow
habitat montane regions
temperate forests
woodlands
hasCharacteristic acid-loving plant
evergreen or deciduous leaves
large inflorescences
leathery leaves in many species
showy flowers
hasNotableGroup azaleas
hasUse honey production from nectar
kingdom Plantae
lightPreference dappled shade
partial shade
nativeTo Asia
Australia
Europe
Himalayas
North America
order Ericales
pollinatedBy bees
insects
risk mad honey poisoning from nectar-derived honey
soilPreference acidic soil
taxonRank genus
toxicPart flowers
leaves
nectar
toxicTo humans
livestock
toxin grayanotoxins
typeOf shrub
small tree
usedAs ornamental plant
usedIn gardens
landscape design
parks

Referenced by (3)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Nepal
nationalFlower
Ericaceae ("Rhododendron")
notableGenus
Uttarakhand ("Rhododendron arboreum")
stateTree

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