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- Is mountain laurel native to CT?
- Is Picking mountain laurel illegal in CT?
- What does mountain laurel symbolize?
- Why is mountain laurel poisonous?
- Why is Mountain Laurel Connecticut state flower?
- What is CT state bird?
- What is the state animal of Connecticut?
- Can you touch mountain laurel?
- Is mountain laurel toxic to dogs?
- What animal eats mountain laurel?
- Do hummingbirds like mountain laurel?
- Is mountain laurel flammable?
Is mountain laurel native to CT?
Official State Flower of Connecticut
Mountain laurel is an evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States (from southern Maine to northern Florida and west to Indiana and Louisiana).
Is Picking mountain laurel illegal in CT?
ANSWER: Kalmia latifolia (mountain laurel) is, indeed, the State Flower of Connecticut and certainly quite beautiful. ... So far as I was able to determine, it is not illegal to pick a flower of the mountain laurel on private land; but, if I were you, I would ask the owner's permission first.
What does mountain laurel symbolize?
The Meaning of Mountain Laurel
The mountain laurel is said to be a symbol of perseverance, most likely due to its substantial geographical range. ... The mountain laurel, known to be a representation of treachery, are actually extremely poisonous to both humans and animals.
Why is mountain laurel poisonous?
Toxicity. Mountain laurel is poisonous to several different animals, including horses, goats, cattle, sheep, and deer, due to andromedotoxin and arbutin. The green parts of the plant, the flowers, twigs, and pollen are all toxic, and symptoms of toxicity begin to appear about 6 hours following ingestion.
Why is Mountain Laurel Connecticut state flower?
Designated as the State Flower by the General Assembly in 1907, the Mountain Laurel is perhaps the most beautiful of native American shrubs. ... Linnaeus gave it the name of Kalmia latifolia, honoring the name his correspondent and at the same time describing the "wide-leafed" characteristic of the plant.
What is CT state bird?
The American Robin was adopted as the official State Bird by the General Assembly in 1943. The name Robin is applied to a number of familiar birds, but in North America it is the migratory thrush. (Turdus migratorius.)
What is the state animal of Connecticut?
The Sperm Whale was designated as the state animal by the General Assembly in 1975. It was selected because of its specific contribution to the state's history and because of its present-day plight as an endangered species.
Can you touch mountain laurel?
The mountain laurel is poisonous in all aspects. The poison is at its strongest in the young shoots and leaves. Whenever you handle mountain laurel you should be very careful about washing your hands.
Is mountain laurel toxic to dogs?
Mountain Laurel: This beautiful flowering plant can be quite toxic to both dogs and cats. The toxin associated with this plan results in abnormal functioning of muscles and nerves. Common symptoms include lethargy, drooling, uncoordinated walking, and a decreased heart rate.
What animal eats mountain laurel?
Deer also consume the mountain laurel and other similar species of plant. The compounds in the plants burn the mouths of animals, which dissuades consumption, but deer will still eat them as a last resort, which usually indicates that all the rest of the ungulate species' food sources have dried up.
Do hummingbirds like mountain laurel?
This plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees (although their honey will be toxic and should be avoided). Protect the delicate fibrous mountain laurel roots with a two-to-six-inch layer of mulch.
Is mountain laurel flammable?
Three things to keep in mind with mountain laurel are that 1. it's toxic if ingested, 2. it's flammable, and 3. another plant, Texas mountain laurel (Sophora secundiflora) shares a common name with Kalmia.
