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Synonyms: Kalmia latifolia L.
KALAL Kalmia latifolia L. var. laevipes Fernald
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View 35 genera in Ericaceae, 7 species in Kalmia
Classification: Kalmia latifolia L.
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Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons Subclass Dilleniidae Order Ericales Family Ericaceae – Heath family Genus Kalmia L. – laurel Species Kalmia latifolia L. – mountain laurel
Threatened and Endangered Information: Kalmia latifolia L.
This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state. Common names are from state and federal lists. Click on a place name to get a complete protected plant list for that location.
Florida: mountain laurel Threatened Maine: mountain-laurel Special Concern New York: mountain laurel Exploitably Vulnerable
Wetland Indicator Status: Kalmia latifolia L.
Nat. Ind. Reg. 1 Reg. 2 Reg. 3 Reg. 4 Reg. 5 Reg. 6 Reg. 7 Reg. 8 Reg. 9 Reg. 0 Reg. A Reg. C Reg. H FACU-,FACU FACU FACU FACU- NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Interpreting Wetland Indicator Status http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch (4 of 5)2/19/2008 9:20:54 AM PLANTS Profile for Kalmia latifolia (mountain laurel) | USDA PLANTS
Wildlife Habitat Values: Kalmia latifolia L.
Large Mammals Small Mammals Water Birds Terrestrial Birds Source Food Cover Food Cover Food Cover Food Cover
Martin Low Minor Minor Miller Minor Moderate Moderate Low Moderate Wildlife Habitat Values
Martin, A.C., H.S. Zim, and A.L. Nelson. 1951. American wildlife and plants: A guide to wildlife food habits. Dover, New York. Miller, J.H., and K.V. Miller. 1999. Forest plants of the southeast and their wildlife uses. Southern Weed Science Society.
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View species account from USDA Forest Service Fire Effects Information System (FEIS). View species account, photographs, and distribution from USF Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants. View species account from ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 23677. View species account and photographs from Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Information Network (NPIN). View species account from Native American Ethnobotany (University of Michigan - Dearborn). View 2 propagation protocols from Native Plants Network. View photographs and distribution from University of Tennessee Herbarium.
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