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Azalea dianthiflora (Azalea dianthiflora)

Description

Azaleas�/??ze?li?/�are flowering�shrubs�in the genus�Rhododendron, particularly the former sections�Tsutsuji�(evergreen) and�Pentanthera�(deciduous). Azaleas bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. They are part of the family�Ericaceae.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Ericales

            • Family: Ericaceae

              • Genus: Ericales