Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Spicebush

Lindera benzoin

Photo by chesterbperry
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

34.9982, -85.1847

Field Notes

Description:

The spicebush is flowering all over, now is time to gather young twigs for tea, as the flowers help to add flavor. The bark, fruit, and leaves can be used as a spice. It has been used in treating colds, and the bark contains camphor which can be used as insect repellent and disinfectant.

Habitat:

Riparian-mixed woods

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
drP
Yet another favorite of mine. I'm itching bad to get outside!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Flowers of North America
Mission
Eastern North America Trees
Mission
Biodiversity of SouthEastern US
Mission
Edible and Useful Plants of the East
Mission
Biodiversity of Audubon Acres
Photographed
PublishedMarch 13, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies