Elliottia pyroliflora
Elliottia pyroliflora, the copperbush, is a plant in the family Ericaceae native to North America. It is a perennial shrub.[1] Its leaves are alternate in arrangement with flat margins.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Elliottia |
| Species: | E. pyroliflora |
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Distribution and habitat
The plant is found in the Northwestern United States in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and in Western Canada in British Columbia.[3] Its habitats include mountainous regions, stream banks, and forest edges.[2]
References
- "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- "Elliottia pyroliflora in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- "Elliottia pyroliflora (Bong.) S.W.Brim & P.F.Stevens | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
External links
- USDA Plants Profile
- Washington Burke Museum
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