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Leucothoe davisiae
Leucothoe davisiae Torr. ex A. Gray
Sierra Laurel, Sierran Doghobble, Western Leucothoe
Ericaceae (Heath Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LEDA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
An erect, evergreen shrub, 2-5 ft. high, with oblong leaves and spicy-scented foliage. The urn-shaped flowers are white and occur in terminal clusters.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: CA Sierras from Fresno Co., n. to s.w. OR
Native Habitat: Bogs & springy places; 3200-8500 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, acidic soils.
Conditions Comments: Colonizes readily from underground stems.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Leucothoe davisiae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leucothoe davisiae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leucothoe davisiae
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-15Research By: TWC Staff