Southern Blackhaw

Synonyms:   Rusty Blackhaw

Scientific Name:   Viburnum rufidulum


Distinguished from the more northerly Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) primarily by the reddish-brown hairs on foliage and other parts, as well as by the slightly larger leaves and paler blue fruit. Leaves opposite (like all viburnums).

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Southern Blackhaw


Genus species: Viburnum rufidulum
Common Names: Southern Blackhaw, Rusty Blackhaw
Family Name: Adoxaceae  
Characterised by opposite toothed leaves, small five- or, more rarely, four-petalled flowers in cymose inflorescences, and the fruit being a drupe. A small family of flowering plants consisting of five genera and about 150–200 species.
Seed Type Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Introduced Native
Category:Shrub
Flower Color:White
Identified by:M. Becus
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