Question: This is common in a small part of the woods in Lincoln, Massachusetts. It reminds me of Clethra alnifolia but …
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This is common in a small part of the woods in Lincoln, Massachusetts. It reminds me of Clethra alnifolia but it grows from single stems, making it a tree rather than a shrub in the key. It doesn't want to grow over 2 meters tall except in the sunniest spots. It is found along a stream but also up to a low ridge, maybe 10 feet elevation higher than the stream.
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jfc, you've photographed Clethra alnifolia (coastal sweet-pepperbush), a native species that is most common along the coastal plain of New England, found mostly commonly in wetlands and along shorelines. Best wishes.
