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Burning Bush
Dictamnus albus
41.9072, -73.4444
Field Notes
Description:
Stems are topped by terminal racemes of fragrant, 5-petaled light pink flowers that have darker pink stripes.
Habitat:
Spotted near the edge of a meadow in a native plant garden.
Notes:
In hot weather, old flowers emit a flammable oil, which can be ignited - resulting in a brief vapor burn that is harmless to the plant.
Reference Links:
Dictamnus - Wikipedia
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PublishedMay 31, 2017
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