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Rhododendron

Rhododendron /?ro?d?'d?ndr?n/ (from Ancient Greek ??d?? rhódon "rose" and d??d??? déndron "tree")[3][4] is a genus of 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae), either evergreen or deciduous, and found mainly in Asia, although it is also widespread throughout the lowland and montane forests of the Pacific Northwest, California, and the highlands of the Appalachian Mountains of North America. It is the national flower of Nepal, as well as, the state flower of Washington and West Virginia in United States, and state tree of Sikkim and Uttarakhand in India. Most species have brightly colored flowers which bloom from late winter through to early summer.[5]

Azaleas make up two subgenera of Rhododendron. They are distinguished from "true" rhododendrons by having only five anthers per flower.

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron

Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway makes its way through the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. At 469 miles, this scenic drive winds along the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy some of the best mountain views in the world.

The Parkway is operated by the National Park Service and is the most visited unit in the National Park System.

Travelers can take the Parkway north out of the Roanoke Valley and make their way to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive or south toward Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

The Blue Ridge Parkway also connects you to interesting locations in Virginia's Blue Ridge. The Parkway is only a 10-minute drive from Downtown Roanoke and there are eight different entry points to this world-famous road throughout the region.

When traveling on the Blue Ridge Parkway, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of experiences, including Mabry Mill - one of the most photographed spots on the Parkway and an icon of the region.

Source: www.visitroanokeva.com/things-to-do/blue-ridge-parkway/

Taken in: United States / Virginia / Irish Creek (show map)

Taken on: June 1, 2022

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Camera: Nikon D810, f/8.0, 1/80 sec, 50mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

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