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Rhododendron luteum belongs to the family the heather family and the Genus of rhododendrons. He will also known as Yellow Alpenrose, because he - like the native pink flowering Alpine roses - among the few Rhododendron species counts in Europe occurrence. Most species exist in Asia, some also in Australia and North America. Rhododendron species that to throw off their foliage in winter usually referred to as azaleas. Bright yellow and fragrant Among the azaleas is the yellow Rhododendron counted. He is a winter hardy Shrub, its elongated leaves turn red and yellow in autumn, before they fall off. Appear in spring even before the new leaves the flower buds, grape blossoms with up to seventeen flowers. The big flowers are bright yellow, the top of the five petals is a bit darker. five bright stamens protrude far out of the Blossom out. The yellow rhododendron Blooms in May and June and smells strong. The wild species of the Yellow Rhododendron is from southeastern Europe to the Caucasus home. It is characteristic for the Flora in the Pontic Mountains in the north Turkey, she also owes her her Name as Pontic azalea. isolated is also available in western European Areas of occurrence, often created by wild ornamental plants. Because of its bright yellow and fragrant flowers is the yellow rhododendron a popular garden and Park shrub that is up to four meters high can be. Numerous hybrid variations in different colors are called sturdy, winter hardy ornamental plants offered. The pollen of the yellow rhododendron contain toxic substances, too contained in the honey obtained from it are: The so-called Pontic honey can cause symptoms of intoxication and Cause hallucinations. Already in Greek antiquity was founded by his reported devastating effect Disable soldiers and thus Wars could decide.