| Author | L. | |
| Distribution | A single collection is known, from Harnett County: O'Connell Pond W of Spout Springs, sandy soil with grasses and shrubs, 7 July 1964, B. Bennett 99 (NCU). There is no indication that cultivated plants were nearby.
Native of northern and western Europe; in N.A. scattered from N.S. to NC; also OH. | |
| Abundance | Very rare. | |
| Habitat | Sandy grassy area beside impoundment. | |
| Phenology | Flowering and fruiting July-August. | |
| Identification | As its name implies, this little shrub has small leaves in whorls of 4. Thus, it has a very different aspect than Calluna vulgaris. Its flowers are tubular and pale to dark pink. | |
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| State Rank | SE | |
| Global Rank | GNR | |
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| USACE-agcp | FACU link |
| USACE-emp | FACU link |
