lambkill

• Arbuste nord-américain de petite taille, semblable au laurier des montagnes, à feuilles plus étroites et à petites fleurs rouges, connu pour sa toxicité envers le jeune bétail.

A North American dwarf shrub resembling mountain laurel, with narrower leaves and small red flowers, known to be poisonous to young livestock.

1. Plant (Kalmia angustifolia)C1formalamericanscientific

   A low-growing, evergreen shrub native to North America, featuring narrow leaves and clusters of small, red flowers. It is toxic to livestock, especially young animals.

   Laurier nain (Kalmia angustifolia)

   • Lambkill is commonly found in acidic, sandy soils across eastern Canada and the United States.
   • Ranchers must be cautious of lambkill in pastures, as it can poison young cattle.
   • The shrub's small red blossoms appear in early summer, attracting bees despite the plant's toxicity.