Bog Spicebush is a deciduous shrub with aromatic leaves and bright red berries. It is a federally endangered species due to habitat loss. The plant is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants.
Habitat
It grows in wetlands and boggy areas of the southeastern United States.
Diet
Its berries are eaten by birds, and its flowers are pollinated by insects.
How common
Rare
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