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Andromeda polifolia
Best found at Gavan Hill Trail + , Forest and Muskeg Trail +
Common name is Bog Rosemary  +
Documentation requested false  +
Family Ericaceae +
FlowerDescription Nodding clusters of pink urn shaped flowers at stem apex. The urn shaped is formed by the fusion of the petals.  +
Genus Andromeda +
InfraspecificEpithet polifolia  +
Is Documented by MRG Sitka  +
LeafDescription Leaves alternate, narrowly elliptic to linear with a sharp point. Leaf margins are rolled under. Upper surface dark or medium green with sunken lighter colored veins  +
NeedBetterPhoto false  +
Origination status is Native +
Scientific name is Andromeda polifolia  +
SpecificEpithet polifolia  +
Summary Bog Rosemary is a small easily overlooked Bog Rosemary is a small easily overlooked evergreen perennial found in bogs. Plants typically consist of a few slender stems, so are most noticeable when the pink urn-shaped flowers are blooming. Like many bog plants, the leaves contain a variety of toxins and should not be consumed . Scattered collections (15 georeferenced) from across the region. Probably under collected relative to its abundance.under collected relative to its abundance.  +
TaxonRank subspecies  +
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Categories Vascular Plant  + , Species  +
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