Lindera

* An oil obtained from the plant is used as a hair oil. The leaves often turn yellow in autumn. Red, globose, about 5/16 in. * Aromatic deciduous shrub or tree; lvs. It is a spreading deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall and wide,...

The fruit is about the size of an olive. * Spicebush is a Missouri native deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit which typically grows 6-12' (less frequently to 15') high in moist locations in bottomlands, woods, ravines, valleys and along streams.

The fruit is about the size of an olive. * Spicebush is a Missouri native deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit which typically grows 6-12' (less frequently to 15') high in moist locations in bottomlands, woods, ravines, valleys and along streams.

Knowing which plants absorb excess water in a yard can help you design a water-tolerant landscape that complements your home and resolves drainage issues.Trees retain as much as half of the rain falling on their leaves, cutting down on moisture before...

In late summer you may find the spicebush swallowtail caterpillar walking boldly along a stem. I went with the goal of picking up some information on a plant I have been increasingly drawn lately.

Learn about all its parts—the roots, stem, leaves, flower, fruit and seed—and different ways of preparing or preserving each part. At the Southeast Wise Women's Herbal Conference in North Carolina, I listened to elder Native Americans share their...

Rain gardens can also be used to passively collect rainwater as it moves across a landscape. Naturally growing in moist, woodland areas, this deer-resistant plant will thrive in the moist environment of the rain garden basin.

Tallamay outlined the crucial role native plants play in a landscape by providing a fundamental source of food that support insects. It need not be complicated. Food, shelter and water are the vital elements to a living, vibrant landscape.