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Apr 20, 2024 5:22 PM CST

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Name: Sheridragonfly/Sheri
Alabama (Zone 8b)

I laughed when I approached it thinking I bet you are Poison! Then I noticed it's not

Can anyone help me identify it?
Blooms in late April

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Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
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| @Sheridragonfly | Post #3092063 (1)

Apr 20, 2024 5:26 PM CST

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Name: Suzanne/Sue
Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a)
Sunset Zone 15

Moved to Plant ID forum.
Used Google lens and it gave me Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

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| @Calif_Sue | Post #3092065 (2)

Apr 20, 2024 5:45 PM CST

Perthshire. SCOTLAND. UK

Definitely Kalmia sp.

| @Silversurfer | Post #3092080 (3)

Apr 20, 2024 6:01 PM CST

Name: Amanda
KC metro area, Missouri (Zone 6a)

That was my first thought when I saw it too.

| @pepper23 | Post #3092090 (4)

Apr 20, 2024 7:42 PM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

An asset for sure!

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| @porkpal | Post #3092157 (5)

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