Spiraea latifolia
Spiraea latifolia broadleaf meadowsweet
Synonyms:
Spiraea alba ssp. latifolia, Spiraea alba var. latifolia
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Habitat & Range
Frequent in bogs, moist woods, barrens and swamps.
Mostly present in the east.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACW |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW |
Phenology
Flowers June to September.
Similar Species
Spiraea alba
Twigs are dull-brown or yellow-brown, while S. latifolia has purple-brown or red-brown (when mature)
Leaves appear more narrow than in S. latifolia (3 to 4 times as long as wide)
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Spiraea latifolia broadleaf meadowsweet
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Plant Life-Form
deciduous shrub
Common Names
broadleaf meadowsweet
eastern meadowsweet
meadowsweet
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