Image 2 (IMAGE) Florida Museum of Natural History Caption Pink azaleas (Rhododendron periclymenoides) grows in moist, shady environments throughout much of the Northeast United States and typically flower early in the year. Credit Florida Museum of Natural History Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.