[pbs] Mountain Laurel

Mark Mazer markmazerandfm13 at earthlink.net
Wed Dec 24 14:30:55 EST 2008


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>I seem to recall one ancient Greek city-state's army was wiped out after
>they feasted on Kalmia honey, went unconscious, were discovered and killed
>by another Greek city-state's army. Any confirmation?
>


Hi Leo,

Kalmia angustifolia (sheeplaurel or lambkill) is the one that produces toxic honey.

If ever in Connecticut during June, a visit to Dick Jaynes' Broken Arrow Nursery is a treat for all mountain laurel lovers.

Mark Mazer
Hertford, NC




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