Mountain-laurel
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Scientific name | Kalmia latifolia |
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Rank | Species |
Higher classification | Kalmia |
Symbol of | Pennsylvania |
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Did you know | The Mountain Laurel plant was originally brought to Europe as an ornamental plant during the 18th century. |
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ID | 986542 |
About Mountain-laurel
Kalmia latifolia, commonly called mountain laurel, calico-bush, or spoonwood, is a broadleaved evergreen shrub in the heather family, Ericaceae, that is native to the eastern United States. Its range stretches from southern Maine south to northern Florida, and west to Indiana and Louisiana.