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American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Callicarpa americana
PLANT TYPE: Shrub
SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: kah-lee-KAR-pah uh-meh-rick-AH-nuh
TAGS: Plant Tags: American beautyberry and Callicarpa americana. Plant Types: Shrub.

Cultural notes: Native Americans used the roots, leaves, and branches for a variety of medicinal purposes. Crushed leaves are purported to repel mosquitos.
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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cephalanthus occidentalis
PLANT TYPE: Shrub
SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: Seh-fuh-LAN-thus ox-ih-den-TAL-is
TAGS: Plant Tags: wetland; fragrant; pincushion; white flower; ducks. Plant Types: Shrub.

An obligate wetland plant, buttonbush can withstand prolonged submergence. It prefers a lot of sun and is a good choice for open wetland restorations sites.
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Dwarf pawpaw (Asimina parviflora)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Asimina parviflora
PLANT TYPE: Shrub
SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: (a-SEE-mee-nuh par-VEE-flor-uh)
TAGS: Plant Tags: edible and host plant. Plant Types: Shrub.

Partial shade to sun; needs moist, well-drained soil; must have more than one plant for fruit to develop (cross-pollination). Edible fruit; larval food plant of zebra swallowtail butterfly. Other Common Names: Smallflower Pawpaw, Small-Fruited Pawpaw, Small Custard-Apple, Custard-Banana
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Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium)

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PLANT TYPE: Shrub
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TAGS: Plant Tags: berries and shade tolerant. Plant Types: Shrub.

Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)

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PLANT TYPE: Shrub
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TAGS: Plant Tags: native and shrub. Plant Types: Shrub.

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American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

Dwarf pawpaw (Asimina parviflora)

Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium)

Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)

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