Kalmia microphylla
(Hook.) Heller
Alpine laurel
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Summary
Source: WikipediaKalmia microphylla, known as alpine laurel, bog laurel, swamp-laurel, western bog-laurel or western laurel, is a species of Kalmia of the family Ericaceae. It is native to North America and can be found throughout the western US and western and central Canada below the subarctic.
Description
A shrub. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves are opposite and sword shaped. The edges are rolled. The flowers are pink and purple and bell shaped.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used to make tea. Caution: Most Kalmias are very poisonous.
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Known Hazards
Most Kalmias are very poisonous; caution is advised.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Canada, North America, USA,
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 292
