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Azaleas in the month of flowers.

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Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsuji (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. They are part of the family Ericaceae.

In addition to being renowned for its beauty, the azalea is also highly toxic—it contains andromedotoxins in both its leaves and nectar, including honey from the nectar. Azaleas and rhododendrons were once so infamous for their toxicity that to receive a bouquet of their flowers in a black vase was a well-known death threat.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azalea

Diverse group of azaleas in flower. Washington National Arboretum.

Hello Everyone,

Macro Mondays is a weekly theme-based challenge group. This week's challenge was "Zed."

Zed you ask? That's another way to pronounce the letter "Z" and in fact, this is how we say it in Canada. Anyway, the subject had to contain the letter "Z" in its name.

These unopened azalea blooms measure 1" across, well under the 3" maximum. Happy Macro Mondays! HMM!

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Still blooming in our garden.

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Another macro shot using a simple magnifier. This flower is simply wonderful!

A photograph I’ve kept for a while but not put on Flickr. It’s from the open day at Stody Lodge where there’s a mesmerising display of rhododendrons and azaleas. I’ve tried several times to add tags but they keep disappearing. I’ll keep trying.

From my garden!

Grouping of lantern, pine tree and azalea in a Higashiyama garden, Kyoto. Hasselblad X1D.

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Azalea japonica 'Fumiko', garden, Hengelo, The Netherlands

:LW: Bento Poses : Azalea, set of 3 poses + mirror poses, Azalea Bush & Flowers + Mesh Stone & Paper Boats are included .. Out now at The Liaison Collaborative maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fallen%20New%20York/123/83/12

Doux : Moonspell Hairstyle

Dead Doll : Floaral Beauty

Taken at -Lost Lagoon- maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sea%20Starr/244/23/24

Azaleas /əˈzeɪliə/ are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsuji (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in the spring (May and June in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, and December and January in the Southern Hemisphere),[1] their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. They are part of the family Ericaceae.

Meaning of Azaleas:

Throughout the world, this flower stands for love and gentleness, making it perfect to give to a loved one for any occasion. The azalea speaks of taking care of yourself and everlasting beauty, which is exemplified in this plant’s long life not only as a houseplant, but also as a cheery addition to your yard or garden.

Taken at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens

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We are in mid spring, past most of the magnolias and into azaleas and rhododendrons. Most daffodils have packed up for next year too. I might just have enhanced to colours a bit in this :)

Lovely Red Azaleas. Hope you like them!

Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsuji (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. They are part of the family Ericaceae.

In addition to being renowned for its beauty, the azalea is also highly toxic—it contains andromedotoxins in both its leaves and nectar, including honey from the nectar. Azaleas and rhododendrons were once so infamous for their toxicity that to receive a bouquet of their flowers in a black vase was a well-known death threat.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azalea

The first late winter/early spring bloom in my backyard following rain.

Happy Mother's Day!

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At the special exhibition in the Palmenhaus Schönbrunn, which has been showing blooming azaleas and camellias every year in January and February since 1883

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Azaleas are arguably the Southern U.S.A.’s favorite shrubs. They are closely allied to Rhododendrons, which have larger leaves and the blooms are bell shaped, as opposed to the funnel shape of the azalea. They are already in full bloom in the Houston area.

Azaleas in bloom.