UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Kalmia microphylla    ( Western Bog-Laurel )

Family: ERICACEAE


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Species: Kalmia microphylla (Hook.) Heller

Depiction: Low woody shrub, 10-50cm tall and many branched. Found in peat bogs, wetlands and wet forested meadows, low to high elevation. Pictured here are young flower bulbs.

Photo Location: Banks Island, B.C

Photograph Date: May 18th, 2007

Photographer: Allan Carson


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