Rhododendron chapmanii, also known as Chapman's Rhododendron, is an evergreen shrub which is endemic to Florida

Florida

Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...

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Description

Chapman's Rhododendron is an erect shrub that grows up to 2 metres in height. The bark of new growth is reddish-brown, turning gray
with age. The leaves are elliptic and are 3 to 6.5 cm long. The pink flowers appear in the spring (March to April in Florida).

Distribution

There are three separate populations of the species within Florida, one in Clay County

Clay County, Florida

Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2010, the population was 190,895. Its county seat is Green Cove Springs, Florida. Clay County is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan area.- History :...

, the second in Gulf County and the third on the county line of Gadsden and Liberty

Liberty County, Florida

Liberty County is a county located in the state of Florida. Its population was estimated in 2005 as 7,733. Its most populous incorporated area and county seat is Bristol....

counties. The Rhododendron chapmanii is endangered.