bog rosemary Ericaceae Andromeda polifolia L.   symbol: ANPO
	Leaf: Alternate, simple, evergreen, narrowly lanceolate with distinctly rolled edges, 1 to 2 inches long, leathery, entire, dull dark green to blue-green above, nearly white below, point distinctly upwards. Flower: Small (1/4 inch) white to pink urn-shaped flowers in small bunches hanging from short stems near the ends of twigs, appearing in late spring. Fruit: Small (1/4 inch) round capsule, initially pale green to pink, later dry and brown. Twig: Slender, pale green turning brown; buds small, ovate, nearly white. Bark: Reddish brown, may become finely shreddy. Form: Small, spreading shrub (up to 24 inches tall), few branches, stems typically leaning.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Andromeda polifolia can be found (opens a new window). USDA Plants Database Andromeda polifolia is native to North America.