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Mountain laurel

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Mountain laurel is a native flowering evergreen shrub, with waxy green leaves that remain through the winter and pinkish-white flowers when it blooms. While highly toxic to humans if ingested, it is a food source for white-tailed deer, eastern cottontails, and other wildlife, especially during winter forage. It can also provide a source of cover for white-tailed deer, eastern screech owl, and various song bird species.



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