Is there a more poignant splash of color in the mountain landscape than the bloom of rhododendron? Dana Foreman’s images suggest perhaps not. See more of her work at dana-foreman.pixels.com.
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Dana Foreman
The Craggy Gardens Pinnacle Trail to the Blue Ridge Parkway overlook is below, with the June bloom of the Catawba Rhododendrons in the foreground.
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Dana Foreman
Linville Gorge at Wiseman’s View Overlook is flanked by Catawba rhododendron.
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Dana Foreman
Craggy Gardens is a favorite place to walk amongst the thick growth of the Catawba rhododendron.
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Dana Foreman
Azalea & Laurel tooThe Appalachian Trail treks across the balds of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, with flame azalea blooms as part of the beauty. Mountain laurel (inset) is often confused with Carolina rhododendron. The mountain laurel’s flowers are smaller and more dainty, and the stamen of the flower is attached to the flower petal.
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