Zenobia (plant)

Zenobia is a genus of small shrubs in the family "Ericaceae". There is only one species in this genus — "Zenobia pulverulenta" from bogs of south-east of USA. The common English name of this plant is "Honeycup". It is an evergreen plant with blue-green leaves and small white flowers in the shape of bells. The genus was named in honour of Zenobia Septimia (240 — after 274), Queen of Palmira.
Honeycup is cultivated as a garden plant.