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Menziesia pilosa
Menziesia pilosa (Michx. ex Lam.) Juss. ex Pers.
Minniebush
Ericaceae (Heath Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MEPI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Apex: Mucronate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 6 feet in height.
Leaf: The leaves of this species have an unusual white tip, making them easily recognizable to this taxon.
Flower: Flowers cylindric-urceolate.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: GA , MD , NC , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Menziesia pilosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Menziesia pilosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Menziesia pilosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-12-12Research By: SET