Kalmia Polifolia (Noun)
Meaning
Laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Kalmia polifolia is a flowering shrub native to acidic bogs and marshes in the northwestern United States.
- The mountain bog environment is home to a variety of unique plants, including kalmia polifolia and sundew.
- Kalmia polifolia, also known as pale laurel or bog laurel, produces small purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
- Visitors to the botanical garden had the chance to see kalmia polifolia in its naturalistic habitat exhibit.
- Hikers navigating the wet terrain of the northwestern US are likely to come across kalmia polifolia in its native bog environment.