Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-laurel
Ericaceae. 3m.

Large shrub with gnarled trunk and thick, evergreen, shiny, dark green elliptical leaves. Many large clusters of numerous white flowers tinged with pink appear in late spring. Common in moist shady areas. Photographed at Lake Carasaljo Municipal Park.

Kalmia latifolia

May.

Kalmia latifolia

February.

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