Leatherleaf
Chamaedaphne calyculata
Chamaedaphne calyculata, known commonly as leatherleaf or cassandra, is a perennial dwarf shrub in the plant family Ericaceae and the only species in the genus Chamaedaphne. It is commonly seen in cold, acidic bogs and forms large, spreading colonies.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Chamaedaphne calyculata |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Height | 1-4 ft |
| Bloom time | Apr-May |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Soil | Acidic peat |
| Wildlife value | Forms the floating bog mat; very early bloom for emerging queen bumble bees |
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- bernd gliwa (CC BY-SA 2.5)