Status:
valid
Authors:
Duhamel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Traité Arbr. Arbust. , nouv. ed., 1: 191 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534271
Common Names
- Andromeda parabolica
- Parabolic Andromeda
- Parabolic Bog-rosemary
Description
Andromeda parabolica (also called Parabolic Andromeda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in bogs, wet meadows, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda parabolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, bell-shaped flowers with five petals, Seed: Brown, oval-shaped seeds, Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda parabolica is a low-growing evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by cuttings or division and is best planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Andromeda parabolica
Andromeda parabolica is native to wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in Europe and Asia.
Andromeda parabolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda parabolica?
Andromeda parabolica
What is the common name of Andromeda parabolica?
Parabolic Andromeda
What is the natural habitat of Andromeda parabolica?
Woodlands and mountain slopes
Species in the Andromeda genus
Andromeda axillaris,
Andromeda condida,
Andromeda coriifolia,
Andromeda corymbosa,
Andromeda crassifolia,
Andromeda crassifolia,
Andromeda cubensis,
Andromeda davisiae,
Andromeda dealbata,
Andromeda elliptica,
Andromeda eucalyptoides,
Andromeda fasciculata,
Andromeda floribunda,
Andromeda fontanesiana,
Andromeda formosa,
Andromeda formosissima,
Andromeda glandulosa,
Andromeda glauca,
Andromeda glaucophylla,
Andromeda grandiflora,
Andromeda grandiflora,
Andromeda hahniana,
Andromeda humilis,
Andromeda hypnoides,
Andromeda jamaicensis,
Andromeda jamesiana,
Andromeda japonica,
Andromeda kalmiifolia,
Andromeda lacustris,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda latifolia,
Andromeda laurina,
Andromeda leschenaultii,
Andromeda littoralis,
Andromeda lobbii,
Andromeda longepetiolata,
Andromeda longifolia,
Andromeda lucida,
Andromeda marginata,
Andromeda mariana,
Andromeda meriifolia,
Andromeda mexicana,
Andromeda montana,
Andromeda multiflora,
Andromeda myrsinites,
Andromeda myrtifolia,
Andromeda nereifolia,
Andromeda nummularia,
Species in the Ericaceae family