Family:
Ericaceae
Scientific Name:
Rhododendron spp
Toxic Parts:
all, dry
Toxins:
grayanotoxins
Flower Color:
Found:
landscapes, woods

Geographical Distribution

Azalea distribution - United States

Azalea

Rhododendron spp

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Azalea (Rhododendron spp.) are evergreen or deciduous flowering shrubs which are a commonly planted ornamental worldwide. There are over 800 species of Rhododendron spp., all with flowers of various colors and are bell-shaped or funnel-shaped. The showy flowers display large, spectacular blooms ranging in colors of red, pink, white, and yellow.

Toxic components
All parts of Rhododendrom spp contain highly toxic diterpene grayanotoxins.