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Definition of flame azalea

flame azalea

Plural:flame azaleas
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North American A species of deciduous shrub (Rhododendron calendulaceum) native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, renowned for its striking clusters of tubular flowers that bloom in vivid shades of yellow, orange, and red.

Example

"During our spring hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains, we stopped to photograph the brilliant orange blossoms of a native flame azalea."

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flamboyantly
flambé
flame
flame azalea
flameless
flamelike
flamenco

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flame azalea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flame-azalea
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