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Kalmia angustifolia
Heath Family 30". Rounded evergreen shrub. Leaves 2", mostly in whorls of three; oblong, lower ones hang down. Bark smooth, brown. Flowers 1/2" deep pink, saucer shaped, in round clusters; stamens pop out when touched. Blooms May to August.
Bogs, shrubby swamps, pastures
This is one of my favorite flowers in the bog. Part of what I love about spring is all the new flowers. I look forward to each one as their time to bloom arrives. Late May to Early June brings the Sheep's Laurel to live. Just in time for my birthday!
Spotted on Jun 10, 2012
Submitted on Oct 10, 2012
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Fascinating flowers. Not sure I like the name Lambkill though. searching... Oh! It's toxic. Interesting spotting.