Filed As:

Ericaceae
Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr.

All Determinations:

Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. det. D. E. Atha, 2009

Location:

United States of America. New York. Putnam Co. ca 7 km W of New York/Connecticut border and ca 10 km N of Putnam/Westchester border, Ice Pond Conservation Area, E of Ice Pond Rd, W of Co. Rd 62 (Farm to Market Rd), N of Rte 312 and S of Rte 164. Alt. 134 m. (440 ft.)

Collector(s):

D. E. Atha 7604 with , 24 Jun 2009

Description:

Tree 2 m tall, the trunk 1.5 cm diam; bark smooth, reddish; flowers white with only the faintest suggestion of pink coloration, not particularly fragrant. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

Habitat:

Palustrine System. Open Peatlands--Rich shrub fen at edge of railroad right-of-way.

Feature Notes:

Sample preserved in silica gel at NY

Identifiers:

NY Barcode: 01088504
GUID: 68bce08f-c8d4-4714-b6fc-19523c5cd130

Map:

Coordinates: (41.4571, -73.6138)

Distribution:

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