1. (noun) laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath

• bog kalmia
• bog laurel
• kalmia polifolia

2. (noun) shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States

• magnolia virginiana
• swamp bay
• sweet bay

1. (noun) laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath

• kalmia

2. (noun) shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States

• magnolia