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Rhododendron 'Hinodegiri'
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Rhododendron Subgenus: Pentanthera  and Tsutsusi
Species
see text Download high resolution version (750x892, 122 KB)Azalea Hinodegiri in full flower in Yate, Bristol, England, in May). ... Scientific classification or biological classification is how biologists group and categorize extinct and living species of organisms. ... Divisions Green algae land plants (embryophytes) non-vascular embryophytes Hepatophyta - liverworts Anthocerophyta - hornworts Bryophyta - mosses vascular plants (tracheophytes) seedless vascular plants Lycopodiophyta - clubmosses Equisetophyta - horsetails Pteridophyta - true ferns Psilotophyta - whisk ferns Ophioglossophyta - adderstongue ferns seed plants (spermatophytes) †Pteridospermatophyta - seed ferns Pinophyta - conifers Cycadophyta - cycads Ginkgophyta - ginkgo Gnetophyta - gnetae Magnoliophyta... Classes Magnoliopsida - Dicots Liliopsida - Monocots The flowering plants (also called angiosperms) are the dominant and most familiar group of land plants. ... Magnoliopsida is the botanical name for a class: this name is formed by replacing the termination -aceae in the name Magnoliaceae by the termination -opsida (Art 16 of the ICBN). ... Families See text. ... Genera See text The plant Family Ericaceae (Heath Family) or ericaceous plants are mostly lime-hating or calcifuge plants that thrive in acid soils. ... Subgenera Azaleastrum Candidastrum Hymenanthes Mumeazalea Pentanthera (Azaleas) Rhododendron Therorhodion Tsutsusi (Azaleas) Vireya Source: RBG, Edinburgh Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, rose; dendron, tree) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. ... Sections See text Rhododendron subgenus Pentanthera is a subgenus of the genus Rhododendron. ... Source: The Rhododendron page, and some research. Subgenera Azaleastrum Candidastrum Hymenanthes Mumeazalea Pentanthera (Azaleas) Rhododendron Therorhodion Tsutsusi (Azaleas) Vireya Source: RBG, Edinburgh Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, rose; dendron, tree) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. ...

Azaleas are flowering shrubs making up part of the genus Rhododendron. Originally azaleas were classed as a different genus of plant, but now they are recognised as two of the eight sub-genera of rhododendrons - subgenus Pentanthera (deciduous) typified by Rhododendron nudiflorum, and subgenus Tsutsusi (evergreen) typified by Rhododendron tsutsusi. A broom shrub in flower A shrub or bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of woody plant, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually less than 6 m tall. ... Subgenera Azaleastrum Candidastrum Hymenanthes Mumeazalea Pentanthera (Azaleas) Rhododendron Therorhodion Tsutsusi (Azaleas) Vireya Source: RBG, Edinburgh Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, rose; dendron, tree) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. ... Divisions Green algae Chlorophyta Charophyta Land plants (embryophytes) Non-vascular plants (bryophytes) Marchantiophyta - liverworts Anthocerotophyta - hornworts Bryophyta - mosses Vascular plants (tracheophytes) †Rhyniophyta - rhyniophytes †Zosterophyllophyta - zosterophylls Lycopodiophyta - clubmosses †Trimerophytophyta - trimerophytes Equisetophyta - horsetails Pteridophyta - true ferns Psilotophyta - whisk ferns Ophioglossophyta - adderstongues Seed plants (spermatophytes) †Pteridospermatophyta - seed ferns Pinophyta - conifers Cycadophyta - cycads Ginkgophyta... Sections See text Rhododendron subgenus Pentanthera is a subgenus of the genus Rhododendron. ...

Azaleas close up

One of the major differences between azaleas and the rest of the rhododendron family is their size. Another is their flower growth. Rhododendrons grow their flowers in clusters, while most azaleas have terminal blooms (one flower per flower stem). However, they have so many stems that during the flowering season they are a solid mass of colour. Azaleas are recognised by these flowers blooming all at once, in a showy display for a month or two in spring. The exception to this rule is a small group of azaleas which grow their flowers in tight terminal clusters that look like little balls of colour. Azaleas http://geekphilosopher. ... Azaleas http://geekphilosopher. ... For other articles with similar names, see Flower (disambiguation). ... The term bloom can refer to the following things: Blooming soccer club from Santa Cruz - Bolivia Bloom (novel) is a science fiction novel by Wil McCarthy. ... A stem is the above ground axis of a vascular plant. ... Color is an important part of the visual arts. ... Spring is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ...

Plant enthusiasts have created hybrid azaleas for hundreds of years. This human genetic modification has produced over 10,000 different cultivars which are propagated by cuttings. For a thorough discussion of some of the species and plant care, see this link. Azalea seeds can also be collected and germinated. // In biology, hybrid has two meanings. ... This Osteospermum Pink Whirls is a successful cultivar. ... A ripe red jalapeno cut open to show the seeds There are other articles with similar names; see Seed (disambiguation). ... Sunflower seedlings, just three days after germination Germination is the process where growth emerges from a resting stage. ...

Azaleas in bloom

The Satsuki azalea group, derived from Rhododendron indicum and related species, are very popular in Japan. Unpruned azalea in bloom, This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Unpruned azalea in bloom, This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum) is a dwarf type of azalea extensively cultivated by the Japanese. ...

Azaleas grow best in well-drained acidic garden soil or in plant pots, in a cool, shady position. Fertilizer is optional, although some species do need regular pruning. Loess field in Germany Soil horizons are formed by combined biological, chemical and physical alterations. ... spreading manure, an organic fertilizer Fertilizers or fertilisers (British English) are compounds given to plants with the intention of promoting growth; they are usually applied either via the soil, for uptake by plant roots, or by foliar feeding, for uptake through leaves. ... In microeconomics, pruning taken as a metaphor from gardening, refers to the removal of excess items from a budget. ...

A traditional alcoholic beverage made from azalea blossoms, called dugyeonju (두견주, literally "azalea wine"), is produced in Korea [1].

External links

• Rhododendron & Azaleas
• Pictures of Wild Azaleas

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