MOUNTAIN LAUREL


Meaning of MOUNTAIN LAUREL in English

Flowering evergreen shrub ( Kalmia latifolia ) of the heath family , occurring in most mountainous regions of eastern North America.

It grows to about 3–18 ft (1–6 m) in height and has oval leaves. The rosy, pink, or white flowers appear in large clusters above the foliage. The shrub is popular in landscape plantings.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.