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Definition of kalmia : A genus of North American shrubs with poisonous evergreen foliage and corymbs of showy flowers. Called also mountain laurel, ivy bush, lamb kill, calico bush, etc.

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• Page 182 were found in open woods under Kalmia were the sun had an opportunity Changed to 'where the sun'. - "Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc.", George Francis Atkinson.
• He introduced the plant to Europe, where it is known as kalmia, and extensively cultivated on fine estates that are thrown open to the public during the flowering season. - "Wild Flowers Worth Knowing", Neltje Blanchan et al.
• In 1790, even, fatal cases occurred in America in consequence of eating wild honey, which was traced to Kalmia latifolia by an inquiry instituted under direction of the American government. - "Wild Flowers Worth Knowing", Neltje Blanchan et al.