Plural of rhododendron

Forms of rhododendron

Rhododendrons and rhododendra in a sentence

• High on Ben Howth rhododendrons a nannygoat walking surefooted, dropping currants.1922 February 2, James Joyce, “[8]”, in Ulysses, Paris: Shakespeare and Company […], →OCLC. From the entry rhododendrons
• Acid-loving plants such as camellias, heathers, azaleas and rhododendrons are best planted in an ericaceous (acid) potting mix.2004, John Mason, Nursery Management, →ISBN, page 144. From the entry ericaceous
• Daily sprinkling or turning the hose on root areas can be most injurious — especially to some miffy plants like rhododendrons and dogwoods.1967, Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin, volume 55, page 42. From the entry miffy
• Oh and do you have any rhododendra on special?2006 October 6, Lesley Weston, “Re: Richard Hammond, was The best 1980s pop music”, in alt.fan.pratchett (Usenet), message-ID…. From the entry rhododendra
• Hard water buggars up the kettles, coffee makers, heating systems, steam irons, rhododendra (Blue Peters and Blue Admirals too; etc. etc.2005 November 4, Brian Sharrock, “Re: The Myth Of "Suitcase Nukes."”, in alt.history.british (Usenet), message-ID…. From the entry rhododendra

Meaning of rhododendron

1. noun Oleander (Nerium oleander).
2. noun Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron.
3. noun Especially, the common rhododendron or Pontic rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum).

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Questions about the plural of rhododendron

What is the plural of rhododendron?

The plural of rhododendron is rhododendrons or rhododendra.

Which is correct, rhododendrons or rhododendra?

Both are used. rhododendrons is the more common of the two in English writing.

Is rhododendron countable?

Rhododendron is a countable noun.