Kalmia latifolia L.

  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Ericales

  • Family

    Ericaceae

  • All Determinations

    Kalmia latifolia L. det D. E. Atha, 2009
    Note: ! D. Atha (NY), 2015

  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    United States of America

  • State/Province

    New York

  • County/Municipio

    Bronx Co.

  • City/Township

    New York City

  • Locality

    Grounds of The New York Botanical Garden, W of the Bronx River and S of Waring Ave

  • Elevation

    Alt. 12 m. (39 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    40.8599, -73.8768

  • Distribution

    Map all specimens of this taxon

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BOTANICAL
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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The New York Botanical Garden
Ericaceae
Kalmia latifolia L.
det. D. E. Atha, 2009
United States of America. New York: Bronx Co. New York City,
Grounds of The New York Botanical Garden, W of the Bronx River and S
of Waring Ave. 40.859937N, 73.876772W £fc5mX ca 12m. Western bluff
of the Bronx River; deciduous forest, consisting of mostly spontaneous
native trees, but with some planted and spontaneous aliens also; the forest
formerly dominated by Tsuga and Kalmia.
Shrub lm tall, the largest stem ca 3 cm diam; bark brown, peeling in thin
strips; leaf blade abaxials light green; infructescence glutinous. There axe
several mature plants of this species along this bluff. They are mostly
small shurbs like this specimen. It is not evident whether they were
planted or are spontaneous. The habitat is perfect for the species and
would be expected here. Sample preserved in silica gel at NY.
Daniel Atha 7656
30 Jun 2009
01158786