Cassiope
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Cassiope ericoides |
Cassiope is a genus of 9-12 small shrubby species in the family Ericaceae. They are native to the Arctic and north temperate montane regions. Common names, shared with several other similar related genera, include heather and heath.
The genus is named after Cassiopeia of Greek mythology.
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