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Rhododendron ponticum L.

rhododendron (Ericaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Although widely considered an invasive weed, Rhododendron ponticum is native at at least one site in Ireland.

Longformacus (VC81: Berwickshire); 2015-08-09

 rhododendron / Rhododendron ponticum: Although widely considered an invasive weed, _Rhododendron ponticum_ is native at at least one site in Ireland.

In contrast to Rhododendron × superponticum, the leaves of Rhododendron ponticum are hairless, and the corolla spots, if present, are yellow.

Longformacus (VC81: Berwickshire); 2015-08-10

 rhododendron / Rhododendron ponticum: In contrast to _Rhododendron_ × _superponticum_, the leaves of _Rhododendron ponticum_ are hairless, and the corolla spots, if present, are yellow.

The fruit of Rhododendron ponticum is a dry capsule; it also reproduces vegetatively by suckering.

Longformacus (VC81: Berwickshire); 2015-08-09

 rhododendron / Rhododendron ponticum: The fruit of _Rhododendron ponticum_ is a dry capsule; it also reproduces vegetatively by suckering.

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