Rhododendron is the name of a group of trees and shrubs that belong to the heath family. The name means rose tree. The group includes several species which are known for the beauty of their flowers and for their evergreen leaves. One of the best known is the great rhododendron which is also called great laurel and rosebay. It grows widely in the Allegheny Mountains. There, the interlocking branches form almost impassable thickets. This rhododendron rarely grows higher than 35 feet. Its white or rose-colored flowers grow in a large cluster.
Another species, the mountain rosebay, is a common shrub in Virginia. It produces brilliant, lilac-purple flowers. Other species are found in the Pacific Coast region. Some magnificent rhododendrons grow in the mountain regions of Indian. The leaves of most rhododendrons are poisonous.
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