Kalmia latifolia--CT. Redding. Highstead Arboretum. 27 Jun 03. 063.jpg
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Kalmia
Specific Epithet
latifolia
Authorship
L.
Taxonomic Opinions
Conservation (EDGE)
What is EDGE?
Evolutionary distinctiveness
Lower
ED 2.8
Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.
Threat status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
EDGE score
0.2
Global rank
#221,216 of 335,497
Top 66%
Extinction probability
5%