Alpine laurel
Kalmia microphylla
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves are opposite and sword shaped. The edges are rolled. The flowers are pink and purple and bell shaped.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to make tea. Caution: Most Kalmias are very poisonous.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea, caution