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Kalmia Latifolia
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Pink |
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Flowering: |
June |
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Height: |
6 - 10' (2 - 3 m) |
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Family: |
Ericaceae, evergreen flowering shrub |
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Kalmia Latifolia |
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This evergreen flowering shrub is also called the Calico Bush
or Mountain Laurel and is native to the Eastern United States.
It has glossy green leaves which are poisonous to cattle.
The flowers which appear in June, are beautiful pink clusters
several inches across. Each floret has long, distinctive
stamens.
This shrub thrives in part-shaded woodland conditions. |
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