White wicky

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English - May 19, 2023 09:30 - 1 minute - 952 KB - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
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A relative of our beloved mountain laurel is Kalmia angustifolia, called white wicky or sheep-kill. Like all members of the genus, every part of this plant is extremely toxic to humans and animals, as are imported and native rhododendrons and azaleas.