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Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens
Ledum palustre L. ssp. decumbens (Aiton) Hultén
Marsh Labrador Tea
Ericaceae (Heath Family)
Synonym(s): Ledum decumbens, Ledum palustre var. decumbens, Rhododendron tomentosum ssp. subarcticum
USDA Symbol: LEPAD
USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AKCanada: AB , BC , MB , NL , NT , NU , ON , QC , SK , YT
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Wet
Benefit
Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Highly Toxic, May be Fatal if eaten. Symptoms include salivation, watering of eyes and nose, abdominal pain, loss of energy, depression, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, difficult breathing, progressive paralysis of arms and legs, coma. Toxic Principle: Andromedotoxin. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-10Research By: TWC Staff