Kalmia microphylla
(Alpine Laurel)
Kalmia microphylla, Pass Lake, Loveland Pass, Summit Co. 7797
Kalmia microphylla, Pass Lake, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 6825
Kalmia microphylla, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 7067
Kalmia microphylla, Pass Lake, Loveland Pass, Summit Co. 7772
Kalmia microphylla, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Boulder Co. 6289
Kalmia microphylla, Ice Lake, Clear Creek Co. 5525
| Scientific Name | Kalmia microphylla | USDA PLANTS Symbol | KAMI |
| Common Name | Alpine Laurel | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 23678 |
| Family | Ericaceae (Heath) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9500 to 12500 ft.); around lakes, streams and in moist meadows. Plant: Low spreading to erect shrub up 30 inches tall. Leaves: Opposite, evergreen, leathery ovate to oval, elliptic or lanceolate leaves, dark green above, white and hairy beneath. Inflorescence: Solitary or loose clusters of showy pink cup-shaped flowers 3/4-inch across, 5 petals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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