Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis
Western Bog Laurel, Western Swamp Laurel
Other regional names: Western Swamp Kalmia
- Western Swamp Kalmia
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis (commonly known as Western Bog-Laurel or Western Swamp Laurel) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Kalmia microphylla, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington
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