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Budding Purple Rhododendron Flowers

Rhododendron

Photo by Jill5
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Field Notes

Description:

A bulb shaped flower with upward, kite shaped sprouting leaves (petals?) alternating between the colors purple green, and are secured tight to the body of the flower. About 6in. tall.

Habitat:

Typical Mid-New England Habitat. Temperate. Found in back yard.

Notes:

This almost reminds me of a brussel sprout!

Species ID Suggestions

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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Comments (2)
craigwilliams
This is a Rhododendron, the same as in the link I'd wager but not sure if it's a species, cultivar or hybrid. The pale green things are bracts, which have been protecting the flower buds as they mature. The flowers in your shot have yet to open.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2011

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