Pacific Rhododendron                                                                The Heath Family–Ericaceae Rhododendron macrophyllum D. Don ex G. Don (roe-doe-DEN-dron  mak-row-FILL-um) Names: The Pacific Rhododendron is also known as the Coast Rhododendron, California Rhododendron, or California Rosebay.  Rhododendron macrophyllum literally means, “Rose tree with big leaves.”  It is the state flower of Washington State. Relationships: The rhododendron genus includes plants … Continue reading Pacific Rhododendron, Rhododendron macrophyllum