Rhododendron canadense (L.) Torr

Rhodora

Description:

·        Common small shrub

·        Smooth oval leaves

·        Rust coloured hairs scattered on lower leaf surface

·        Rose purple flowers appear before leaves

Habitat:

·        Swamps

·        Rocky barrens

·        Poorly drained soils

·        Wet pastures

·        Bogs

·        Garden escapes

Distribution:

·        Found along path

·        Bog