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  8. Western Bog Laurel

species 8,372 observations

Western Bog Laurel

Kalmia microphylla

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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21 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Fall Webworm Moth, Brown Elfin, Brown Angle Shades, Friendly Probole Moth 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Ruffed Grouse 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Sitka Bumble Bee, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Misbehaved Sweat Bee 15

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Wet
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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