Question: Looking for an ID on this shrub like plant growing in a woodland habitat in southeastern CT. Single white flower …
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Question
Looking for an ID on this shrub like plant growing in a woodland habitat in southeastern CT. Single white flower at the end with 2 deeply toothed opposite leaves on either side. Thank you.
Answer
Dear Colleentara, your plant is Rhodotypos scandens (black jetbead), a non-native member of the Rosaceae (rose family). This is a species that has been sparingly introduced into southern New England. It will have a black fruit later in the season. Best wishes.
