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Bog Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) Other scientific names: Andromeda glaucophylla

French names: Andromède glauque

Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae)

Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub

Similar species:
  •   Leatherleaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata) - Flowers are arranged along a drooping raceme.


Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White, Red/Pink

Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire

Habitat: Wet Areas

Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 365    Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 292   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: polifolia: grey-leaved


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 76 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)

An entire Bog Rosemary plant.

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)

Leaves and fruits of Bog Rosemary.

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)

Bog Rosemary flowers.


Range map for Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)