Cassiope
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Cassiope is a genus of 18 small shrubby species in the family Ericaceae. It is the sole genus in the subfamily Cassiopoideae. They are native to the Arctic and north temperate montane regions. The genus is named after Cassiopeia of Greek mythology.
Description
Cassiope has scale-like leaves lying against the stems, and produce solitary bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Though hardy, flowers can be damaged by late frosts.
Taxonomy
Species
Plants of the World Online (POWO) accepts 18 species.[1]
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- Cassiope abbreviata Hand.-Mazz.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope x anadyrensis JurtzevScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope x argyrotricha T.Z.HsuScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope ericoides (Pall.) D.DonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope fastigiata (Wall.) D.DonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope fujianensis L.K.Ling & G.HooScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope hypnoides (L.) D.DonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope lycopodioides (Pall.) D.DonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope membranifolia R.C.FangScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope mertensiana (Bong.) G.DonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope myosuroides W.W.Sm.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope nana T.Z.HsuScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope palpebrata W.W.Sm.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope pectinata StapfScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope redowskii (Cham. & Schltdl.) G.DonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope selaginoides Hook.f. & ThomsonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope stelleriana (Pall.) DC.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope tetragona (L.) D.DonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Cassiope wardii MarquandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Uses
Cassiope is cultivated in gardens, suitable sites being rock gardens, peat banks or glades in woodland areas.[2]
References
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