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Dec 12, 2024 4 min

Something Wild: Cold snap? Just ask the rhododendron!

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A phenomenon called "thermonasty" causes rhododendron leaves to curl up when it’s really cold, allowing this broad-leaved evergreen to thrive in damp soil and freezing temperatures.

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