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Flame project is an international US-Cambodia collaboration expedition that seeks to understand water quality from Laos to the Vietnam Border. The team is studying the health of the river, water quality, mercury, plastic pollution, greenhouse gases (methane carbon dioxide) that are important for climate change. The project is led by Dr. Sudeep Chandra, professor of the University of Nevada Reno and member of the Wonders of the Mekong team. The FLAME project was started on 18 February 2022 by boat from Phnom Penh along Bassac River to the Vietnam border and back, and the next day from Phnom Penh along the Mekong River to the Vietnam border and back. From 20-26 February 2022 we are going upstream from Phnom Penh getting through Kampong Cham, Kratie provinces, and finishing at the Onlong Chheur Teal dolphin pools near the Lao border in Stung Treng Province.
Photo: Chhut Chheana / USAID Wonders of the Mekong
The Flame Azalea is an upright-branched deciduous shrub which can grow to heights of up to 12 ft (3.65). The Flame Azalea may also grow to a width of as much as 12 ft (3.65 m). The species is known for its large, showy, funnel-shaped flowers. These flowers commonly form in clusters of five or more. The Summer foliage of the Flame Azalea is generally a medium green. The Autumn coloring is typically a subdued yellow to red.
The flowers of the Flame Azalea are almost completely without fragrance. Their beautifully colored blooms may appear either before or with the leaves. The flowers will vary in color from pale yellow to apricot to a brilliant scarlet red.
Flame Azalea Habitat
The Flame Azalea is endemic to a particularly specific region of the United States. This beautiful southern plant grows naturally only in the southern portions of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. There they form striking displays on some of the grassy balds of the region. Somewhat less commonly they appear in areas of woodland. A wide variation of color forms occurs. These include shades of yellow to orange-yellow and scarlet. The flowers appear before or with the new leaves. This species is extensively planted as an ornamental.
Flame Azalea Toxicity
Like most members of the heath family, the Flame Azalea grows most prolifically in acidic soil. The Flame Azalea appears to be a particular favorite of the bumblebee. The reasons for this have yet to be determined. As with other species of Azalea, the Flame Azalea contains highly toxic chemicals. These chemicals are located in all parts of the plant. If ingested by either animals or humans, the toxins may be fatal. These toxins are especially potent in the Flame Azalea. Even honey made from these beautiful but dangerous plants may be fatal. #ourbreathingplanet
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