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Plant Name:
Buttonbush
Scientific Name:
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Description:
A native shrub with distinctive round, white flowers that resemble buttons and glossy green leaves.
Habitat:
Native to North America and often found in wet environments such as swamps, bogs, and along stream banks.
Fauna:
Buttonbush provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds such as the yellow warbler and red-shouldered hawk who use the plant for cover and nesting, and small mammals such as muskrats who may eat the plant's seeds and use the plant for shelter.
Growing Conditions:
Prefers moist soil and partial shade to full sun.
Uses:
Often used in landscaping for its ornamental value and ability to attract pollinators. The plant's leaves and bark have been used for medicinal purposes.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Buttonbush is also known as "common buttonbush" or "honey balls".
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