Rhododendron groenlandicum
Common Name: Labrador Tea
Labrador Tea is a low, evergreen shrub found in bogs, conifer swamps, and other peat-based wetlands across northern Minnesota. It grows 1 to 3 feet tall and features leathery, aromatic leaves with a woolly underside and clusters of white flowers in spring. Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples as an herbal tea (though it must be used with caution due to toxicity in large amounts). In landscaping, it's suitable for peat gardens and natural bog restorations.
