Arbutus – Trailing
Epigaaea repens
| Family | Heath (Ericaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Early Spring |
| Habitat | Deciduous forest |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 1-4″ |
| Flower | Flowers are in round clusters 1-2″ wide. Individual flowers have 5 flaring petals clustered near the ground, often under leaves making them difficult to find. |
| Leaf | Leaves are oval and leathery in texture. Color is dark green or olive. They are 1-3″ long alternating along a trailing woody stem. |
| Notes | Stems are creeping along the ground with tiny brown hairs. the flowers and leaves are often hidden under fallen leaves. |
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