Names and Myths

Chamaedaphne  From Greek chamai, on the ground, and daphne, laurel.

 calyculata resembling a small calyx

Natural history / Folklore

Indians have used the leaves for fever teas, but like all heath teas they should be used with caution.⁸ Used by the Objibway but since they contain andromedotoxin they are somewhat toxic.³²

Description

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