Also known as: Cassiope stelleriana
Family: Heath/Ericaceae
Plant:perennial
Habitat: high mountains, moist woodlands near the coast of Southeastern and South central Alaska and Aleutian Chain.
Blooming Time: June and July
Seen at: On our trip at McCarthy
Description: Looking very similar to Crowberries and moss this wildflower can grow up to 6-8” tall. The dwarf evergreen shrub leaves are narrow and a yellowish-green. This wildflower is composed of 5 combined, somewhat flared, white petals are singular with short stems, occasionally pinkish, and sepals are reddish.
Work Cited:
Alaskan Wildflowers by:Verna E. Pratt
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast by: Pojar Mackinnon
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