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  1. Not all rhododendrons are bad! While the invasive hybrid R. ponticum is a huge problem in Scotland, in their home territories rhododendrons play an important role in ecology and especially soil conservation on steep slopes. The rhododendron collection at Larachmhor Garden, Arisaig is a fascinating place to learn more about rhododendrons. It was interesting to visit again some 10 years after going with NWDG in 2013.
    #rhododendron #arisaig #larachmhorgardens #argyll #scotland #soilconservation

  2. #December 4, 1788
    #OTD Andre #Michaux made his way into #SouthCarolina by crossing the #Tugalo River.
    He wrote in his #Journal:

    "I recognized the #YellowRoot, #MountainLaurel, #Hydrangea, & #Hemlock #Spruce...."

    It was the first time Andre saw Yellow Root (Rhododendron minus), also called the #Piedmont #Rhododendron, which is native to #Tennessee, #NorthCarolina, South Carolina, #Georgia, & #Alabama.

    #Gardening #Garden #Gardener #GardenersofMastodon #Nature #Flowers #Botany #iamabotanist