



Phyllodoce empetriformis
The pink mountainheath is a lovely plant that grows in cool, rocky places. Its beautiful pink flowers bloom in clusters, making it a pretty sight in nature.
Habitat: Mountain regions
The pink mountainheath is a low-growing evergreen shrub with bright pink, bell-shaped flowers that dangle in clusters. Its leaves are small, narrow, and needle-like, resembling miniature fir needles, giving it a distinctive textured look.




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Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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It belongs to the same plant family as blueberries and cranberries.
Its scientific name, Phyllodoce, comes from a sea nymph in ancient Greek myths!
The plant's vibrant flowers provide nectar for bees in chilly mountain environments!
You can find this tough plant growing right at the edge of melting glaciers!
Pink mountainheath has evergreen leaves that stay green all year, letting it photosynthesize even under snow.
The pink mountainheath grows low to the ground, which helps it avoid strong winds and survive harsh alpine weather.
Pink mountainheath has tiny, needle-like leaves that are excellent at reducing water loss in dry, windy mountain air.
Bombus bifarius
Main pollinator in high altitudes
Bombus vosnesenskii
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
Parnassius smintheus
Butterfly sips nectar from flowers
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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10-30 cm
20-50 cm
0.5-1 cm
Late spring to mid-summer
No
None
Perennial
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