Associations to the word «Rhododendron»

Wiktionary

RHODODENDRON, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Ericaceae   — rhododendrons and azaleas.
RHODODENDRON, noun. Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron.
RHODODENDRON CANADENSE, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Ericaceae   — the rhodora, native to eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.
RHODODENDRON MACROPHYLLUM, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Ericaceae   — the Pacific rhododendron.

Dictionary definition

RHODODENDRON, noun. Any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers.

Wise words

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