Rhododendron | KET Image Bank
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Rhododendron | KET Image Bank
Rhododendron is a genus of perennial shrub made up of thousands of species, roughly 27 of which are native to North America. The rhododendron plant has dark green, oblong, leathery leaves. The flowers grow in pink, red, purple, or white clusters. Rhododendron means “rose tree” in Greek.