Cassiope tetragona subsp. saximontana
Rocky Mountain White Heather
Also known as: Cassiope saximontana Small +2 more
- Cassiope saximontana Small
- Cassiope tetragona subsp. saximontana (Small) C.L.Hitchc.
- Cassiope tetragona var. saximontana (Small) C.L.Hitchc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Cassiope tetragona subsp. saximontana (commonly known as Rocky Mountain white heather) is a shrub within the Ericaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cassiope tetragona, 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, Northwest Territories, Washington, Yukon
Base Species & Variations