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These common wildflowers are easily identified in West Virginia by their prickly stem and leaves and unique purplish-blue flowers. Teasel attracts certain types of birds, such as goldfinches, because the seeds are an important winter food resource.
20 Ιουν 2024 · GHENT, WV — As flowers bloom across the Mountain State, one recognizable flower to many West Virginians blossoms in a wide variety of colors. Not only is the rhododendron one of the more recognizable flowers in West Virginia, it is also the the Mountain State’s official state flower.
The state flower of West Virginia is the Rhododendron, also known as the “Rose Tree.” This gorgeous flower is native to the Appalachian Mountains and can be found in shades of pink, white, and purple.
The Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum), West Virginia's official state flower, is a striking and vibrant evergreen shrub known for its large, showy clusters of pink to lavender blossoms.
1 Μαΐ 2018 · Two kinds of rhododendron are native to West Virginia: White-blossomed or pale pink, Rhododendron maximum (also known as Great Laurel, Great Rhododendron, and Rosebay Rhododendron) is common across the Appalachian woodlands from Alabama to Nova Scotia. Its blossom is the official state flower.
10 Ιουλ 2024 · As the Great Rhododendrons bloom all across the Mountain State, they highlight the shaded areas where most thickets grow. This particular species is West Virginia’s designated state flower, and features stunning white petals which shine like a beacon through pockets of light in the under-canopy.
MOUNTAIN STATE FLORA: Rhododendron, Our State Flower. By Rose Sullivan. Recently, the beautiful and showy Rhododendron maximum celebrated the Centennial of its designation as West Virginia's state flower.
