Azalea vittata

Description

Azaleas�/??ze?li?/�are flowering�shrubs�in the genus�Rhododendron, particularly the former sections�Tsutsuji�(evergreen) and�Pentanthera�(deciduous). Azaleas bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. They are part of the family�Ericaceae.