Rhododendron Occidentale

And here we have my favorite flower. Ever. The smell surrounding these bushes radiates far and away when the wind picks up on the stream. It's a heady scent, a bit reminiscent to me of gardenia and magnolia. The flowers in this area are bright white with a creamy yellow center. They're very sticky, and loads of small insects unwittingly go to their deaths on the petals. #azalea #rhododendron #wildflower #california #sierranationalforest #whiteflowers