Kalmia angustifolia
Dwarf Laurel, Lambkill
Other regional names: Pig Laurel +3 more
- Pig Laurel
- Sheep Laurel
- Sheepkill
- Wicky
Also known as: Kalmia amgustifolia L. +1 more
- Kalmia amgustifolia L.
- Kalmia angustifolia f. angustifolia
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Kalmia angustifolia (commonly known as Dwarf-laurel or Lambkill) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Labrador, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Japan
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms