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Rhododendron ferrugineum

Family : ERICACEAE (Heath Family)
Common Name (UK) : Alpenrose
Common Name (DE) : Rostrote Alpenrose
Common Name (FR) : Rhododendron ferrigineux, Rosage, Laurier-Rose des Alpes
Habitat : Rocky places, pastures, light forest ; prefers silicious soil
Remarks : Leaves are hairless
First appearing : June
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date :June 8, 2007
  • Location :Along the Horlachbach river near Niederthai, Austria (Öztal).
    N47° 09.354' E11° 00.608'
  • Elevation :1896m
  • Siting Date :June 14, 2016
  • Location :Parc National du Mercantour, Vallon de la Miničre
  • Photo Date :July 10, 2006
  • Location :Near Buchs, Switzerland.
    N47° 08.525' E9° 24.418'
  • Photo Date :July 16, 2005
  • Location :Near Kanzelwand Peak, Alpine border between Austria and Germany.
    N47° 20.129' E10° 12.367'
  • Photo Date :July 16, 2005
  • Location :Near Kanzelwand Peak, Alpine border between Austria and Germany.
    N47° 20.129' E10° 12.367'