Cassiope
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Template:For multi Template:Short description Template:Automatic taxobox
Cassiope is a genus of 18 small shrubby species in the family Ericaceae. It is the sole genus in the subfamily Cassiopoideae. They are native to the Arctic and north temperate montane regions. The genus is named after Cassiopeia of Greek mythology.
Description
Cassiope has scale-like leaves lying against the stems, and produce solitary bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Though hardy, flowers can be damaged by late frosts.
Taxonomy
Species
Plants of the World Online (POWO) accepts 18 species.<ref name = powo/> Template:Div col
- Cassiope abbreviata Template:Small
- Cassiope x anadyrensis Template:Small
- Cassiope x argyrotricha Template:Small
- Cassiope ericoides Template:Small
- Cassiope fastigiata Template:Small
- Cassiope fujianensis Template:Small
- Cassiope hypnoides Template:Small
- Cassiope lycopodioides Template:Small
- Cassiope membranifolia Template:Small
- Cassiope mertensiana Template:Small
- Cassiope myosuroides Template:Small
- Cassiope nana Template:Small
- Cassiope palpebrata Template:Small
- Cassiope pectinata Template:Small
- Cassiope redowskii Template:Small
- Cassiope selaginoides Template:Small
- Cassiope stelleriana Template:Small
- Cassiope tetragona Template:Small
- Cassiope wardii Template:Small
Uses
Cassiope is cultivated in gardens, suitable sites being rock gardens, peat banks or glades in woodland areas.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>