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Georgia State Wild Flower

AzaleaGeorgia State Wild Flower - Azalea

(Rhododendron spp.)

Adopted in 1979

In 1979, the azalea was chosen as Georgia's state wildflower. Many species and varieties are found across Georgia. A hardy species, they possess vibrant colored flowers blooming from March until August.

Georgia Code, Title 50, Chapter 3
50-3-54.
The azalea is designated as the Georgia state wild flower.

Description:

These perennial shrubs have tough, glossy, smooth-margined evergreen leaves. The large, showy flowers are in terminal clusters and have five white, pink, or red petals (fig. 10). Some horticultural varieties have yellow or orange petals. Common and local names for these plants include "lambkill" and "calfkill". These plants have been used by people to commit suicide.

Type: Evergreen or Deciduous Shrub


Soil Preference: Well-drained and acidic to slightly alkaline.


Light Requirements: Sun to Partial Shade


Attributes: This plant needs excellent drainage, mulching and a peat moss soil additive. Roots will rot in poorly drained soil. Will not do well in windy sites.


Pests: Lace bug, Azalea Bark Scale


Diseases: Salt Burn, Sun Burn, Phytophtora Root Rot


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symbol \ˈsim-bəl\
noun

Etymology:
in sense 1, from Late Latin symbolum, from Late Greek symbolon, from Greek, token, sign; in other senses from Latin symbolum token, sign, symbol, from Greek symbolon, literally, token of identity verified by comparing its other half, from symballein to throw together, compare, from syn- + ballein to throw — more at devil
Date: 15th century

1: Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible.
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