Southern Appalachian Deciduous Heath Bald - CEGL004819

Deciduous shrub bald communities on Whitetop Mountain contain flame azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum), minniebush (Menziesia pilosa), and several highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum, Vaccinium erythrocarpum, Vaccinium simulatum).  Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.