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mountain heather
Scientific Name: Cassiope
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cassiope mertensiana
Cassiope mertensiana is commonly known as western moss heather and white mountain heather. Other common names include white Arctic mountain heather and Arctic white heather. This plant is also referred to simply as "mountain heather" in many contexts.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a low, mat-forming shrub with stems that can be quite short (5-30 cm).
- Some species of heather have leaves that resemble pine needles.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath Family)
- Genus: Cassiope
- Synonym: Cassiope mertensiana (Bong.) G. Don var. mertensiana
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cassiope mertensiana is an evergreen, tufted shrub.
- It forms widespread mats.
- Stems can grow to be 5-30 cm tall.
- The plant can be nearly completely covered in leaves.
- Pink mountain heather is described as a low matted shrub with leaves rolled themselves so tightly they resemble pine needles.