Rhododendron albiflorum
Hook.
Cascade azalea, White flowered azalea
Ericaceae Edible: Leaves - tea Some parts severely toxic — see hazards 5,320 iNaturalist observations
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhododendron albiflorum is a deciduous shrub in the family Ericaceae, with the common names white-flowered rhododendron or white rhododendron.
Description
A shrub. It grows 2.5 m tall. The stems are hairy. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are 2-9 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. There are small teeth along the edge. The flowers are in groups of 1 or 2 and produced below the leaves. They are white with yellow marks. They have a scent.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America,
Synonyms
Rhododendron albiflorum Hook.Azaleastrum albiflorum (Hook.) Rydb.
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 470 (As Azaleastrum albiflorum)
