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Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens (Ait.) Hultén

Marsh Labrador tea

Ericaceae (Heath Family)

Synonyms: Rhododendron tomentosum ssp. subarcticum

USDA Symbol: LEPAD

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NL , NT , NU , ON , QC , SK , YT
USDA Native Status: AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade

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
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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