Chamaedaphne

/ˌkæməˈdæfni/ noun

A small evergreen shrub native to northern regions, belonging to the heath family, with delicate bell-shaped flowers.

From Greek 'chamae' (low) and 'daphne' (a plant name, likely laurel). This monotypic genus was named to describe its low-growing, spreading habit.

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