Question: Hello ace botanists. I have located another plant that I have been unable to identify. This was found on April …
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Question
Hello ace botanists. I have located another plant that I have been unable to identify. This was found on April 24 in the Great Swamp Management Area in Washington County, RI. More specifically, I found several of these tall, white-flowered plants in an area of "young forest", where the large trees were intentionally cut down to provide a different kind of habitat. This habitat is mostly shrubs and young trees, but with some tall holly trees as well. Thanks in advance!
Answer
Dear chickenparmesan24, good morning. You have photographed a species of Amelanchier (shadbush), native shrubs in the rose family. From what I can see, it is likely you have collected Amelanchier spicata (dwarf shadbush), a low, colonial species with small flowers and folded, densely pubescent leaves during flowering. Best wishes.
