Sheep Laurel or Lambkill [Kalmia angustifolia] found near old Stella Mines area on 24 June 2013. It’s a member of the Heath (Ericaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 292-293, says that it blooms in late spring and early summer and can be found in pastures, woods, and swamps. The guide also states that the “foliage [is] poisonous to livestock.”
USDA Plants Listing: Kalmia angustifolia
Sheep Laurel near old Stella Mines area – 24 June 2013
Sheep Laurel (different lighting) – 24 June 2013
