Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis - Burke Herbarium Image Collection

Vascular Plants, Macrofungi, & Lichenized Fungi of Washington

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Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis

Western swamp laurel

Specimens

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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to Oregon, east to Idaho and Montana.

Habitat: Moist areas and wetlands from the coast to moderate elevations in the mountains.

Flowers: May-July

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bumblebees, bees

Description:

[none provided]

Accepted Name:

Kalmia microphylla (Hook.) A. Heller var. occidentalis (Small) Ebinger
Publication: Rhodora. 76: 340. 1974.

Synonyms & Misapplications:

Kalmia occidentalis Small [HC]
Kalmia polifolia Wangenh. ssp. occidentalis (Small) Abrams

Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis checklist entry

OregonFlora: Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis information

E-Flora BC: Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis atlas page

CalPhotos: Kalmia microphylla var. occidentalis photos

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