One
cannot hike very long on the AFT before crossing the path of this
common plant. Found primarily on the north-facing sides of valleys
and along most streams, rhododendron
fills the forest with it’s beautiful blooms in late May or
early June. Possessing an incredibly hardy and dense wood, it’s
thick, waxy leaves survive the oftentimes harsh winters with ease.
As the elevation increases, it yields to another pink bloom and
Pennsylvania’s state flower, mountain laurel.
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