leiophyllum

• Genre de plantes à fleurs de la famille des Ericaceae, largement connu sous le nom de myrte des sables, originaire de l'est de l'Amérique du Nord.

A genus of flowering plants in the heath family, commonly known as sand myrtle, native to eastern North America.

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1. C2formalamerican

   A small genus of flowering shrubs in the family Ericaceae, native to eastern North America, with the single species Leiophyllum buxifolium, known as sand myrtle.

   Leiophyllum (myrte des sables)

   • Leiophyllum buxifolium, commonly called sand myrtle, thrives in sandy, acidic soils.
   • The small white flowers of Leiophyllum appear in dense clusters in late spring.
   • Gardeners often use Leiophyllum as a ground cover in rock gardens.