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Lapland Azalea

Rhododendron lapponicum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Species
Rhododendron lapponicum (Lapland Azalea)

Names in Other Languages

French rhododendron de Laponie

Similar Species in Rhododendron

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azaléia
Rhododendron simsii
Not Evaluated
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azaléia
Rhododendron catawbiense
Not Evaluated
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California rose bay
Rhododendron macrophyllum
Least Concern
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flame azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
Least Concern
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marsh Labrador tea
Rhododendron tomentosum
Least Concern
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron ponticum
Not Evaluated
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Canada Rhododendron
Rhododendron canadense
Not Evaluated
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Bog Labrador Tea
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lapland Azalea?
The scientific name of Lapland Azalea is Rhododendron lapponicum. It belongs to the genus Rhododendron.
What is the conservation status of Lapland Azalea?
Lapland Azalea (Rhododendron lapponicum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lapland Azalea live?
Lapland Azalea is found in Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Lapland Azalea belong to?
Lapland Azalea (Rhododendron lapponicum) belongs to the genus Rhododendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
Is Lapland Azalea endangered?
No, Lapland Azalea (Rhododendron lapponicum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lapland Azalea belong to?
Lapland Azalea (Rhododendron lapponicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Lapland Azalea?
The closest relatives of Lapland Azalea in the genus Rhododendron include azaléia, azaléia, California rose bay, Canada Rhododendron, flame azalea.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Rhododendron — 18 Species

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azaléia
Rhododendron simsii
NE 🐾
azaléia
Rhododendron catawbiense
NE 🐾
California rose bay
Rhododendron macrophyllum
LC 🐾
Canada Rhododendron
Rhododendron canadense
NE 🐾
flame azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
LC
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Lapland Azalea
Rhododendron lapponicum
LC
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron ponticum
NE 🐾
marsh Labrador tea
Rhododendron tomentosum
LC 🐾
American Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
NE 🐾
Pink-shell Azalea
Rhododendron vaseyi
LC 🐾
sweet azalea
Rhododendron arborescens
LC 🐾
Konor rhododendron
Rhododendron konori
LC 🐾
Hairy Alpenrose
Rhododendron hirsutum
LC 🐾
tree rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
LC 🐾
Yellow Azalea
Rhododendron luteum
NE 🐾
Alpine Rose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
LC 🐾
May white azalea
Rhododendron eastmanii
LC 🐾
Bog Labrador Tea
Rhododendron groenlandicum
NE
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