Question: A small shrub growing in a dry part of Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord, Massachusetts. Flowers but no leaves …
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Question
A small shrub growing in a dry part of Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord, Massachusetts. Flowers but no leaves yet.
Answer
Dear jfc, you have photographed a species of Amelenchier (shadbush). These are early-flowering members of the rose family with white flowers arranged in a raceme with five styles per flower. I can't see the ovary summit; therefore, I can't be certain of which species you have encountered. Hopefully, knowing the genus will get you started on your study. Best wishes.
