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• Azalea — A generic name given to a group of ornamental shrubs, perennial or deciduous, belonging to the Rhododendron genus (Ericaceae family), native to Asia and North America. The plants are structurally recognized by their small, pubescent leaves and spectacular, funnel-shaped, brightly colored inflorescences in shades of pink, red, white, or purple, blooming abundantly in spring. They require acidic soil, constant atmospheric moisture, and delicate care, being widely cultivated in greenhouses and botanical gardens.
• The azalea — The definite articulated form of the feminine noun 'azalee', designating in an individualized and specific manner the particular specimen of ornamental shrub from the Rhododendron genus under discussion. This structural form highlights the specific characteristics of the analyzed plant, facilitating the exact description of its biological manifestations, such as the density of its funnel-shaped flowers or the health status of its fine root system.