Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
(Kinnikinnick)
Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Kinniminnick is a low growing shrub with bell-shaped white and pink flowers. Leaves are evergreen and leathery. Dense patches can form a ground cover in forests.
Vegetation zone:
Montane, Subalpine (6100 - 13,000 ft.)
Time of bloom:
May - July
Origin:
Native
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers