Sheep Laurel, or lambkill, is a low native shrub of bogs and acidic upland forests across northeastern North America. It produces clusters of small, vivid pink to magenta flowers in June. Dense thickets provide cover for ruffed grouse, snowshoe hares, and other wildlife. As with mountain laurel, all parts are toxic, and livestock are occasionally killed by grazing on it.
Best time to see a Sheep Laurel
The best time to see a Sheep Laurel is May–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 15,349 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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