🌿Native Nature

Blue Mountain-heath

Phyllodoce caerulea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Phyllodoce

About

Phyllodoce caerulea, known as blue heath in British English and purple mountain heather or blue mountainheath in American English, is an evergreen species of dwarf shrub that grows up to around 15 cm (6 in) tall, and bears clusters of 2–6 purple flowers. It is native to boreal regions around the Northern Hemisphere, but with large gaps in its distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Mountain-heath?
The scientific name of Blue Mountain-heath is Phyllodoce caerulea.
What kingdom does Blue Mountain-heath belong to?
Blue Mountain-heath belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Blue Mountain-heath belong to?
Blue Mountain-heath belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Blue Mountain-heath belong to?
Blue Mountain-heath belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Blue Mountain-heath belong to?
Blue Mountain-heath belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Blue Mountain-heath belong to?
Blue Mountain-heath belongs to the family Ericaceae.
What genus does Blue Mountain-heath belong to?
Blue Mountain-heath belongs to the genus Phyllodoce.