Andromeda glaucophylla Bog rosemary (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Andromeda glaucophylla
Bog rosemary
Evergreen shrub
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The Andromeda glaucophylla plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and British Columbia. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bog rosemary. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. polifolia glaucophylla.

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Latin Name:  Andromeda glaucophylla
Common Name:  Bog rosemary
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Link.

Known Hazards:  A toxin, called 'andromedotoxin' can be released from the plant if it is infused in boiling water[183]. See notes below regarding use of the plant for tea.

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Bogs, peats, margins of pools etc[43].

Edible Uses: The tender leaves and shoot-tips are boiled as an aromatic tea[161, 177]. A delicious drink[183]. Some caution is advised since boiling the plant or infusing it in hot water is said to release a toxic chemical[183]. It is safer to soak the leaves in a jar of water in direct sunlight to make 'sun tea'[183].

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