Bog Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia

Other scientific names: Andromeda glaucophylla

French names: Andromède glauque

Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae)

Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub

Similar species:
  •   Leatherleaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata) - Flowers are arranged along a drooping raceme.


Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White, Red/Pink

Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire

Habitat: Wet Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 292    Shrubs of Ontario: 365   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: polifolia: grey-leaved


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers , Ontario Trees and Shrubs

Photographs: 76 photographs available.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page


Range map for Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)

 

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