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Chamaedaphne calyculata

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Description:

Native shrub that grows well near marsh/bog areas. Alternate, oblong leaves. Thick and leathery. Small, white bell-shaped flowers produced in the spring along the underside of the branches.

Habitat:

Growing along the edge of a marshy/bog area in Connetquot State Park, New York.

Notes:

A happy find when I was exploring near the water. A tea-like drink can be made from the leaves but boiling them is not recommended.

Reference Links:

Chamaedaphne, Chamaedaphne calyculata

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