The Sea of Rhododendrons
Rhododendron blooms taken at the Ballarat Botanical Garden.
Do you know how to tell the difference between Rhododendron and Azaleas?
To tell them apart, first look at a flower—most azaleas have only 5 or 6 stamens, while most rhododendrons have 10 stamens.
Then look at a leaf—azalea leaves tend to be thinner, softer and more pointed than rhododendron leaves.
Other differences are: rhododendrons all are evergreen, while azaleas are either deciduous or evergreen; rhododendrons grow larger than azaleas and their blossoms and foliage also tend to be larger.
Nevertheless, the botanical taxonomists have put both rhododendrons and azaleas in the same genus, Rhododendron.
Confusing?
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The Sea of Rhododendrons
Rhododendron blooms taken at the Ballarat Botanical Garden.
Do you know how to tell the difference between Rhododendron and Azaleas?
To tell them apart, first look at a flower—most azaleas have only 5 or 6 stamens, while most rhododendrons have 10 stamens.
Then look at a leaf—azalea leaves tend to be thinner, softer and more pointed than rhododendron leaves.
Other differences are: rhododendrons all are evergreen, while azaleas are either deciduous or evergreen; rhododendrons grow larger than azaleas and their blossoms and foliage also tend to be larger.
Nevertheless, the botanical taxonomists have put both rhododendrons and azaleas in the same genus, Rhododendron.
Confusing?
Many thanks for your visit, comments, invites and faves...it is always appreciated.
Happy Friday