Kalmia latifolia, the mountain laurel, [3] calico-bush, [3] or spoonwood, [3] is a flowering plant and one of the 10 species in the genus of Kalmia belonging to the heath (er) family Ericaceae.

Kalmia latifolia is the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Mountain laurel has acquired a number of different common names over time including ivy bush, spoonwood, calico bush …

2 days ago · Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is native to the Eastern United States from New England south to Florida and west to Indiana. It’s a flowering shrub that belongs to the …

Mountain laurel is a broadleaf, evergreen shrub or small tree in the blueberry family (Ericaceae) native to eastern North America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including open rocky …

May 9, 2024 · Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a multistemmed growth habit. It has beautiful spring blooms, and its elliptical, glossy deep-green …

There are now exist many improved Kalmia latifolia cultivars thanks to the efforts of Richard Jaynes, a Connecticut plant breeder. He has introduced dozens of new cultivars, including …

Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel), the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, is a striking broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree native to eastern North America.

Flower: Species is monoecious; very showy clusters (3 to 6 inches across), white to rose colored with purple markings, each flower 1 inch across, with the petals forming a distinct firm bowl …

Economically, mountain laurel is the most important member of the genus Kalmia. The species is sold commonly as an ornamental and the foliage is used in floral displays [4, 60].

This handsome, native, eastern North American* evergreen is the State Flower of Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Its glossy, leathery leaves make lovely winter-season decorations—so …