This is the flower cluster of the Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia, (Keeler, 1915).

Mountain Laurel flower

This is the flower cluster of the Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia, (Keeler, 1915).

"Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia). a, stamens in their original position, with the anthers in the pouches; b, stamens inflexed (detail at e); c, side view; d, essential organs; f and g, stamens." -Gager, 1916

Mountain Laurel

"Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia). a, stamens in their original position, with the anthers in the…

Kalmia latifolia, commonly called Mountain-laurel or Spoonwood, is a flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to the eastern United States, from southern Maine south to northern Florida, and west to Indiana and Louisiana.

Mountain-laurel

Kalmia latifolia, commonly called Mountain-laurel or Spoonwood, is a flowering plant in the family Ericaceae,…

Also known as Kalmia latifolia. It is a flowering plant in the blueberry family. This image shows four different parts of the plant.

Spoonwood

Also known as Kalmia latifolia. It is a flowering plant in the blueberry family. This image shows four…