Kalmia polifolia
Swamp laurel
Evergreen shrub
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The Kalmia polifolia plant species is found in Northern N. America - Newfoundland to Hudson Bay, southwards. Nat. in Britain in a bog in Surrey. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swamp laurel. Some home gardeners know the variety as K. glauca.

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Latin Name:  Kalmia polifolia
Common Name:  Swamp laurel
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Wangenh.
 
Known Hazards:  The foliage is poisonous to animals[21, 65, 76]. The whole plant is highly toxic[222].
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.5
 
Habitat:  Cold peat bogs and other wet places[11, 200].

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