swamp laurel

(noun) laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath. Synonyms: swamp laurel, bog laurel, bog kalmia, Kalmia polifolia.

(noun) shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States. Synonyms: sweet bay, swamp bay, swamp laurel, Magnolia virginiana.