Royal Azaleas
by Deena Stoddard
Title
Royal Azaleas
Artist
Deena Stoddard
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Azaleas are called "the royalty of the garden" and belong to the genus Rhododendron. The azalea is also one of the symbols of the city of Sao Paulo, in Brazil. In addition to being renowned for its beauty, the Azalea is also highly toxic; it contains andromedotoxins in both its leaves and nectar, including honey from the nectar. The Azalea and Rhododendron were once so infamous for their toxicity that to receive a bouquet of their flowers in a black vase was a well-known death threat. These beautiful specimens were captured blooming in Springfield, Missouri.
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May 14th, 2014
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Richard Thomas
Interesting description, I love purple, but that much, that intense, could kill your colour vision for hours... Great capture, Deena! F&V
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