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cassiope mertensiana

 

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Noun cassiope mertensiana has 1 sense
  1. white heather, Cassiope mertensiana - heath of mountains of western United States having bell-shaped white flowers
    --1 is a kind of heath
    --1 is a member of Cassiope, genus Cassiope

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Cassiope mertensiana

Description:

Cassiope mertensiana, commonly known as Arctic bell heather, is a small evergreen shrub found in the high alpine regions of North America. It belongs to the family Ericaceae and is native to the Rocky Mountains and western coastal areas.

Sense 1 - Plant:

Noun

The Cassiope mertensiana plant has small, bell-shaped white flowers and dark green, needle-like leaves. It typically grows in rocky, alpine terrain and can withstand extremely harsh weather conditions.

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Sense 2 - Medicinal Uses:

Noun

Cassiope mertensiana has traditional medicinal uses among indigenous communities. The leaves are brewed into a tea that is believed to have healing properties for respiratory ailments.

Sample sentence: The native tribe used Cassiope mertensiana for its medicinal benefits.

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Sense 3 - Local Name:

Noun

In local communities, Cassiope mertensiana may be referred to by various names, such as "Arctic bell heather," "Rocky Mountain heather," or "Alpine bell heather."

Sample sentence: The locals often call Cassiope mertensiana by its traditional name, Arctic bell heather.

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