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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: Hi, I'm resubmitting this question because I'm not sure it went through to you. I took pictures of this flower …

  • Question

    Hi, I'm resubmitting this question because I'm not sure it went through to you. I took pictures of this flower in a forest in Brookline, MA on May 6, 2017. The area where the plants are growing is partly shaded & the soil seems pretty rocky. A meadow is about 50 feet away. What did I find? Thanks!

    Answer

    Dear BrooklineBiker, yes, I saw this question and answered it (sorry you did not get notification of the answer). The plant is Rhodotypos scandens (black jetbead), a non-native member of the rose family. Best wishes.