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MEADOWSWEET

Common Name

Meadowsweet

 

Scientific Name

Spiraea alba DuRoi

 

Family

Rose (Rosaceae)

Plant Description

Meadowsweet is a perennial plant ranging in height from 1-3 feet. It is a woody shrub with alternate, lance shaped, finely serrated leaves. White flowers appear in dense terminal panicles during the months of June-August.

 

Remarks

Meadowsweet can be found in many areas surrounding cranberry marshes. On cranberry marshes it is found commonly along drainage ditch edges and dikes. It is not a serious competitor with cranberries.

 

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