Leatherleaf Chamaedaphne calyculata

Other common names: Calyxed Leatherleaf, Cassandra Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae) Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub; A small shrub of bogs and stream shorelines, growing to a maximum height of about 3 feet. Similar species:   •   Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) - Flowers in a clump. Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire;  Alternate, simple, evergreen. Habitat: Wet Areas;  Bogs and wet shores. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 292    Shrubs of Ontario: 371    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Common in bogs. For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers , Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 186 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page