Northern Kentucky University, John W. Thieret Herbarium (KNK)
31973000003367
Kalmia latifolia L.
Ericaceae
Craig, Anjel
Craig, Anjel
055
2007-04-09
United States, Mississippi, Forrest, Highway 29 near Black Creek Desoto National Forest; Desoto National Forest; Highway 29 near Black Creek
30.5222222 -89.6494444
Desoto National forest, along Hwy 29, near Black Creek. 30 degrees 31.33'N, 89 degrees 38.96'W. Elevation 227 ft. Near Creek.
Mountain-laurel Evergreen shrub, 3-9 m tall. Leaves alternate, simple, elliptical, 6 to 15 cm long, entire margin, shiny/waxy green above, yellow green below. Flowers monoecious; clusters, white to rose colored with purple markings, flower 3 cm across, petals form bowl around the pistil and stamens.