| Family Name | Ericaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Rhododendron canescens x austrinum - Determined By: K. A. Kron, 1987 |
| Herbarium Name Used | |
| Determination History |
Rhododendron calendulaceum
(Michx.) Torr.
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| 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. 8125 |
| Collection Date | 18 Apr 1957 |
| Accession Number | 16552 |
| Image | View Image |