Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
590241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 148: t. 9003E (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589573

Common Names

  • Cassiope pectinata
  • Pectinata Cassiope
  • Pectinata White Heather

Searching for Cassiope pectinata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cassiope dendrotricha Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
  • Cassiope macrantha Hand.-Mazz. [valid]

Description

Cassiope pectinata (also called Marsh Labrador Tea, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to North America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in wet areas, such as bogs and fens, and in moist, acidic soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cassiope pectinata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cassiope pectinata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and white.

Searching for Cassiope pectinata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cassiope pectinata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in clumps and spreads by underground rhizomes. It is easily propagated by division of the clumps. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cassiope pectinata

Cassiope pectinata is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California. It is found in moist alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Cassiope pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassiope pectinata?

Cassiope pectinata

What is the common name of Cassiope pectinata?

White mountain heather

What is the natural habitat of Cassiope pectinata?

Mountainous regions

Species in the Ericaceae family