Ericaceae Rhododendron occidentale (Torr. & Gray ex Torr.) Gray
Western Azalea
Pomo - Other, Decorations
Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 14
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Rhododendron occidentale (Torr. & Gray ex Torr.) Gray
Scientific name: Rhododendron occidentale (Torr. & Gray ex Torr.) Gray
USDA symbol: RHOCO (
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Common names: Western Azalea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Decorations
Notes: Flowers used for dance wreaths.
RECRD: 20568 id: 32867