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Plant Name:
Northern Spicebush
Scientific Name:
Lindera benzoin
Description:
Northern Spicebush is a deciduous shrub with aromatic leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in early spring.
Habitat:
Woodlands, wet areas, stream banks
Fauna:
Provides food and habitat for birds and insects.
Growing Conditions:
Northern Spicebush prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun.
Uses:
Northern Spicebush has culinary and medicinal uses. The leaves and twigs have a spicy fragrance when crushed.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
Leaves and twigs can be used to make tea
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Northern Spicebush is also known as Benjamin Bush or Wild Allspice. It is a host plant for the spicebush swallowtail butterfly.
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