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Cassiope
Sign in to saveCassiope is a genus of 18 small shrubby species in the family Ericaceae. It is the sole genus in the subfamily Cassiopoideae. They are native to the Arctic and north temperate montane regions. The genus is named after Cassiopeia of Greek mythology.
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イワヒゲ属（イワヒゲぞく、学名：Cassiope 、和名漢字表記：岩髭属）は、ツツジ科に属する属の一つ。
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- 锦绦花属
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Cassiope is a genus of 18 small shrubby species in the family Ericaceae. It is the sole genus in the subfamily Cassiopoideae. They are native to the Arctic and north temperate montane regions. The genus is named after Cassiopeia of Greek mythology.
==Description== Cassiope has scale-like leaves lying against the stems, and produce solitary bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Though hardy, flowers can be damaged by late frosts.