Western Labrador Tea
Scientific Name: Ledum glandulosum
Distribution: western North America from Canada south to California and east to Wyoming
Habitat: wet mountain areas
Height: 1-2 meters
Branches: covered in long, soft hairs called villous
Leaves: 2-5 centimeters; narrow, leathery; dark green on top; orange-brown hairs on bottom; edges curled under
Flowers: bloom from June to August in clusters at ends of branches; small, white; has 5 petals and 5-12 stamens
Fruit: small, round, fuzzy, five-chambered seed capsule on long, thin stalk
Caution: This plant is toxic. Do not eat.
Distribution: western North America from Canada south to California and east to Wyoming
Habitat: wet mountain areas
Height: 1-2 meters
Branches: covered in long, soft hairs called villous
Leaves: 2-5 centimeters; narrow, leathery; dark green on top; orange-brown hairs on bottom; edges curled under
Flowers: bloom from June to August in clusters at ends of branches; small, white; has 5 petals and 5-12 stamens
Fruit: small, round, fuzzy, five-chambered seed capsule on long, thin stalk
Caution: This plant is toxic. Do not eat.