Labrador Tea
Rhododendron groenlandicum
maskekowask(Cree)
Found in boreal bogs and muskeg across northern Alberta. Fuzzy leathery leaves with rust-coloured undersides have been brewed into a calming, aromatic tea by First Nations and Métis peoples for centuries. Use in moderation — contains ledol, mildly toxic in large quantities.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal Forest, N. Alberta, Zone 2
Light
Boreal bogs & muskeg
Bloom Time
June–July
Use Caution— Moderate use only
Growing & Cultivation
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