Cassiope mertensiana subsp. californica
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Cassiope mertensiana subsp. californica is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cassiope mertensiana, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada
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