Rhododendron's Scientific Name Explained, Flowers

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"Rhododendron" is a greek derivative, suggesting a tree of roses. That's visible enough here. The flowering of this shrub almost passes in less time than it takes to blink. At least its leaves stay green through the winter. Plantae > Magnoliophyta > Magnoliopsida > Ericaceae > Rhododendron; Gardens > Plants > Shrubs > Rhododendrons Series Description: Often, men send flowers to me; sometimes, flower delivery is courtesy of my son on birthdays & holidays; rarely, I'll drop into the florist myself. But flower shops pale in comparison to open fields blooming on their own. Regardless of source, I consider flowers to be the premier gift for women. See also the Orchid, Cymbidium and Florist - Santa Monica series.