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Kalmia polifolia

LAUREL

Ericaceae
Heath family

Kalmia polifolia © Larry Norris


Shrub or small tree, stems 4–20" (1–5 dm).
Leaves generally evergreen, leathery.
Flowers pink to rose-purple.
Blooming June–August. 
Bogs, moist meadows, rock crevices.
Elevation generally 3250–11500' (1000–3500 m).
Northwestern California, Cascade Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Great Basin Province (Warner Mountains).
A California Flora p. 413
The Jepson Manual p. 560 563

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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