Kalmia microphylla var. microphylla
Alpine Laurel, Alpine Laurel
Other regional names: Small Leaved Kalmia +1 more
- Small Leaved Kalmia
- Western Alpine Laurel
Also known as: Kalmia microphylla subsp. microphylla
- Kalmia microphylla subsp. microphylla
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Kalmia microphylla var. microphylla (commonly known as Alpine Laurel) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Originating in North America, this variety is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Kalmia microphylla, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Manitoba, Montana, Nevada, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Yukon
Base Species & Variations