Jun 24 2013
My sister, Julie Spadaccini, and I went out on a hike at the location of the old Stella Mines, between Hermon and DeKalb Junction, New York. The most interesting wildflowers that I spotted were Sheep Laurel, found near the slag pond, which I haven’t seen elsewhere in my travels. The property is owned by Ralph …
Jun 24 2013
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 …
