Rhododendron arboreum

Roadside near New Plymouth. Feb 2007.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>.

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Poisonous plant

Family

Ericaceae

Authority

Rhododendron arboreum Sm.

Flora category

Vascular – Exotic

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

Flower colours

Orange, Red/Pink

Etymology

arboreum: Tree-like

Poisonous plant:
All rhododendrons are poisonous. The flowers of this species are poisonous and honey made from them is also toxic.