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opposite or in threes and pale beneath, and in its crimson flowers, which 

 appear later than the fresh green shoots of the season. It is in bloom 

 from June to July. 



Distribution: This species is also native, and is found on hillsides, 

 pastures, and in bogs from Newfoundland, Labrador, to Ontario, and on the 

 Hudson bay. 



Poisonous Properties: Of an intensive poisonous nature similar 

 to the mountain laurel. No doubt, other species of Kalmia, including the 

 swamp or pale laurel {Kalmia polifolia Wang.), are equally injurious. 



