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Labrador tea is a common name for three closely related plant species in the genus Rhododendron as well as a herbal tea made from their leaves. All three species are primarily wetland plants in the heath family. Labrador tea has been a favorite beverage for a long time among the Dene and Inuit peoples.
It is cultivated as an ornamental plant flowering in summer (spring in southern Australia), with showy flowers in brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow (occasionally pink and white). It is also used as food or a garnish. It had various uses in indigenous herbalism. It became the official state flower of California in 1903.
The plant is native to many diverse areas of central and southern California, Baja California, and west Arizona. It grows in varied scrub and open habitats, including chaparral, arid grassland, and Creosote scrub. [2] It is found at elevations from 150–3,400 feet (46–1,036 m). [3] Regions and landforms of distribution include: [2] Mojave Desert
The large spreading shrubs are covered with flowers that grow in thick bunches, like cream-colored bouquets dotted with pink in the spring. Late in the year, the flowers turn a handsome copper ...
Bergenia crassifolia is a species of flowering plant of the genus Bergenia in the family Saxifragaceae. Common names for the species include heart-leaved bergenia, [1] [2] heartleaf bergenia, leather bergenia, [2] winter-blooming bergenia, [3] elephant-ears, [1] elephant's ears, [2] Korean elephant-ear, [4] badan, pigsqueak, [3] Siberian tea, [2] and Mongolian tea.
During the spring, massive blooms of wildflowers can sometimes be seen in spots across California. This stunning natural display is often referred to as a superbloom. But it’s not a scientific ...
Ephedra viridis, known by the common names green Mormon tea, Brigham tea, green ephedra, and Indian tea, is a species of Ephedra. It is indigenous to the Western United States, where it is a member of varied scrub, woodland, desert, and open habitats. It grows at 900–2,300 metres (3,000–7,500 ft) elevations.
The flowers open in succession into the summer. Most species of Winter Jasmine prefer a cool, moist humus-rich soil for their root system and full sun for their blooms.