[Specimen details]

Rhododendron canescens x austrinum
Family Name Ericaceae
Currently Accepted Name Rhododendron canescens x austrinum - Determined By: K. A. Kron, 1987
Determination History
Rhododendron calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr.
Locality USA. Mississippi , George Co. : Along Red Creek, 5 mi. due E of Ramsey Srpings.
Description Local; shrub 1.5 to 2 m high; corolla with yellow orange limb and red tube.
Habitat Sandy alluvial soil in secondary wood with Nassa, Ilex, Illcium, Magnolia overstory; with R. canesens, dogwood, poison oak, pine.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 18 Apr 1957
Accession Number 16552
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