Leucothoe axillaris
Coast Leucothoe, Coastal Doghobble
Other regional names: Dog Hobble +1 more
- Dog Hobble
- Leucothoe
Also known as: Andromeda axillaris Lam. +15 more
- Andromeda axillaris Lam.
- Andromeda axillaris Michx.
- Andromeda axillaris var. longifolia Pursh
- Andromeda catesbaei Walter
- Andromeda hahniana Meerb.
- Andromeda halmiana Steud.
- Andromeda longifolia Pursh
- Andromeda spinulosa Pursh
- Leucothoe axillaris var. ambigens Fernald
- Leucothoe axillaris var. axillaris
- Leucothoe axillaris var. longifolia (Pursh) DC.
- Leucothoe catesbaei (Walter) A.Gray
- Leucothoe platyphylla Small
- Leucothoe spinulosa G.Don
- Lyonia axillaris (Lam.) K.Koch
- Lyonia catesbaei (Walter) K.Koch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Leucothoe axillaris (commonly known as Coast Leucothoe or Coastal Doghobble) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, 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)
Kentucky, Maryland, Rhode I.