Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 62: 131 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589548
Common Names
- Abbreviated Cassiope
- Abbreviated Cassi
- Abbreviated
Description
Cassiope abbreviata (also called Bog Rosemary, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a mounding habit. It is native to North America and is found in wet, boggy areas. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cassiope abbreviata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source for humans and animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassiope abbreviata is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cassiope abbreviata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cassiope abbreviata
Cassiope abbreviata can be found in Canada and the United States.
Cassiope abbreviata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassiope abbreviata?
Cassiope abbreviata
What is the common name of Cassiope abbreviata?
Abbreviata Cassiope
What is the optimal growing environment for Cassiope abbreviata?
Cassiope abbreviata prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Species in the Cassiope genus
Cassiope abbreviata,
Cassiope argyrotricha,
Cassiope ericoides,
Cassiope fastigiata,
Cassiope fujianensis,
Cassiope lycopodioides,
Cassiope membranifolia,
Cassiope mertensiana,
Cassiope myosuroides,
Cassiope nana,
Cassiope palpebrata,
Cassiope pectinata,
Cassiope redowskii,
Cassiope selaginoides,
Cassiope tetragona,
Cassiope wardii,
Cassiope anadyrensis,
Species in the Ericaceae family