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Title | Catawba Rhododendron, Rhododendron catawbiense |
Title Note | Curling of leaves caused by cold weather. |
Date | February 15, 1957 |
Description | Image shows plant leaves and flower buds. The leaves of the plant are curled slightly under. The plant is a native rhododendron, Rhododendron catawbiense, commonly called Catawba rhododendron. The image was taken near Iron Mine Hollow, near milepost 96 in Section 1K of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by Earl W. Estes, Jr. and Donald H. Robinson on February 15, 1957. |
Location |
Location Name: Iron Mine Hollow (Va.) Parkway Milepost: 96.3
Latitude: 37.436389
Longitude: -79.741667 |
Creator Individuals |
Earl W. Estes, Jr.
Donald H. Robinson |
Tags |
Botetourt County (Va.)
Flora Photographs Rhododendrons |
Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |