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Chamaedaphne calyculata (L.) Moench

7 photos.
This medium-size, evergreen shrub with urn-shaped flowers is known as the "leather leaf" or "cassandra"

ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 23637



1.  Late May.  Clusters of urn-shaped blossoms with leathery leaves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2. Late May Closer view.

3.  May 14, 2009.  Stem with buds and
leaves prior to greening.


4.  May 21, 2009.  Top view of a plant.

5.  May 58, 2009.  Top view of another plant.

6 .  May 58, 2009.  Closer top view of a plant.



7.  May 58, 2009.  Close-up of blossoms.

Photos 1 and 2 taken along Lower Bottom
Dollar Road
65°  25.8' N,   144°  48.6' W
Elev. 1900 ft.

Photos 3-7 taken adjacent to a thaw
lake south of 134 mile Steese
Highway
65° 35.69' N, 144° 36.74' W
Elev. 900 ft.