The Genus Kalmia

1. Alpine Laurel: Kalmia microphylla (K. polifolia var. microphylla) - Plants are low, evergreen shrubs from 5-15 cm tall with erect stems or branches with opposite leaves that are dark, glossy green above and pale and glandular below. The flowers are a deep pinkish-rose color, found in clusters of 3-10. Plants are found in moist boggy ground and wet alpine meadows.