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Rhododendron calendulaceum
It is a deciduous shrub, 120-450 cm tall. The leaves are 3-7 cm long, slightly dull green above and villous below. The flowers are 4-5 cm long, usually bright orange, but can vary from pastel orange to dark reddish-orange.
It is native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, ranging from southern New York to northern Georgia. Seen at NC Botanical Garden
Spotted on Apr 27, 2012
Submitted on May 1, 2012
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