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swamp azalea

American

noun

an azalea, Rhododendron viscosum, of the eastern U.S., having fragrant, white to pink or sometimes red flowers.

Etymology

Origin of swamp azalea

First recorded in 1790–1800

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swamp azalea

The interior was hung and trimmed with great bunches of sweet-scented swamp azalea, yellow jasmine, and other wild spring flowers, of which the woods were full.

From Wakulla: a story of adventure in Florida by Munroe, Kirk

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