Leucothoe fontanesiana is commonly known as dog hobble, doghobble, highland doghobble, mountain doghobble, switch ivy, drooping leucothoe, or fetterbush. 1 2 3

Leucothoe fontanesiana (doghobble) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: William Faulkner)
Photo: William Faulkner
Leucothoe fontanesiana (doghobble) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)
Photo: Nicholas Massey
Leucothoe fontanesiana (doghobble) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)
Photo: Nicholas Massey
Leucothoe fontanesiana (doghobble) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: Kevin Massey)
Photo: Kevin Massey
Leucothoe fontanesiana (doghobble) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: Kevin Massey)
Photo: Kevin Massey
Leucothoe fontanesiana (doghobble) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: Kevin Massey)
Photo: Kevin Massey

Synonyms

The accepted scientific name is Leucothoe fontanesiana, with synonyms including:4

  • Leucothoe axillaris
  • Leucothoe catesbaei
  • Leucothoe editorum

Reference

  1. Wikipedia: Leucothoe fontanesiana
  2. USWildflowers.com: Leucothoe fontanesiana
  3. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Leucothoe fontanesiana
  4. USDA Plants Database: Leucothoe fontanesiana

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