Cassiope

? Cassiope
Cassiope tetragona
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Cassiope D.Don
Species
Cassiope ericoides Cassiope fastigiata Cassiope hypnoides Cassiope lycopodioides Cassiope mertensiana Cassiope selaginoides Cassiope stelleriana Cassiope tetragona Cassiope wardii

Cassiope is a genus of 9-12 small shrubby species in the family Ericaceae. They are native to the Arctic and north temperate montane regions. Common names, shared with several other similar related genera, include heather and heath.

The genus is named after Cassiopeia of Greek mythology. Template:Ericales-stub