genus
Leatherleaves
Chamaedaphne
Field notes
Chamaedaphne calyculata, known commonly as leatherleaf or cassandra, is a perennial dwarf shrub in the plant family Ericaceae and the only species in the genus Chamaedaphne. It is commonly seen in cold, acidic bogs and forms large, spreading colonies.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native leatherleaves All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
