Rhododendron maximum

Common names: Laurel-leaved Rhododendron

Genus: Rhododendron

Species: Rhododendron maximum

Class: Decandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Rhododendron

Modern Species: Rhododendron maximum

Modern Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: shrub or small tree

Color: white to pink-purple

Season: late spring

Native Region: Eastern N America

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum