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Search Term(s): Kalmia latifolia   (1 record found)

ERICACEAE
Heath Family
Kalmia latifolia  (mountain laurel)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Kalmia: named for Peter Kalm, a student of Linnaeus; latifolia: wide leaves
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Moist to dry woodlands and slopes
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Host plant for the Columbia Silk Moth, the Laurel Sphinx Moth, and the Northern Blue butterfly; bees are also attracted to its flowers.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Coastal Plain)
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)
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