Other common names:
Calyxed Leatherleaf, Cassandra Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae) Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub; A small shrub of bogs and stream shorelines, growing to a maximum height of about 3 feet. Similar species: • Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) - Flowers in a clump. Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire; Alternate, simple, evergreen. Habitat: Wet Areas; Bogs and wet shores. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 292 Shrubs of Ontario: 371 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common in bogs.
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This winter photo shows the characteristic shape in Leatherleaf plants.
Leatherleaf grows in very wet areas, such as bogs.
