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Harrimanella stelleriana
Harrimanella stelleriana (Pall.) Coville
Alaska Bellheather, Alaska Moss Heather
Ericaceae (Heath Family)
Synonym(s): Cassiope stelleriana
USDA Symbol: HAST3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear , Oblong
Leaf Apex: Acute , Obtuse
Fruit Type: Capsule
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: White tinged with pink.
Distribution
USA: AK , AL , WACanada: BC , YT
Native Distribution: B.C., Yukon; Alaska, Wash.; Asia.
Native Habitat: Alpine meadows, rocky slopes, subalpine or alpine; 0-6000'
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACU | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Harrimanella stelleriana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Harrimanella stelleriana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Harrimanella stelleriana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-14Research By: TWC Staff