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Lindera melissifolia
Lindera melissifolia (Walter) Blume
Southern Spicebush, Pondberry
Lauraceae (Laurel Family)
Synonym(s): Benzoin melissifolium, Laurus melissifolia
USDA Symbol: LIME7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: To about 60 inches in height, usually less.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MO , MS , NC , SCU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status
USFWS Species Profile: Q2COStatus:National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lindera melissifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lindera melissifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lindera melissifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-08-18Research By: Joseph A. Marcus