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Cassiope mertensiana
Common name is White Mountain Heather  +
Documentation requested false  +
Family Ericaceae +
FlowerDescription White flowers solitary from above upper leaves. Flowers are nodding and bell-shaped. 5 small red sepals at base of white petals.  +
Found at Harbor Mountain + , Starrigavan Ridge + , Mt. Verstovia + , Bear Mountain +
Genus Cassiope +
Is Documented by MRG Sitka  +
LeafDescription Leaves covering stems, in 4 rows. Leaves evergreen, needle-like, keeled  +
NeedBetterPhoto false  +
Occurrence is Documented  +
Origination status is Native +
Scientific name is Cassiope mertensiana  +
SpecificEpithet mertensiana  +
Summary Common mat-forming evergreen heather foundCommon mat-forming evergreen heather found in the low alpine near and above treeline. Over 30 collections in ARCTOS, most from the mainland (excluding the northern gulf coast) and inner islands. Also collected on Baranof Island and a single collection in the St. Elias mountains near the border along the Alsek River.ins near the border along the Alsek River.  +
TaxonRank species  +
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Categories Vascular Plant  + , Species  +
Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki. 27 May 2016 02:39:18  +
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