Safety note: Toxic if ingested
Staggerbush is a deciduous shrub with clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers that range from white to pink. Its leaves are leathery and turn a striking red in the fall. The plant is known for its toxicity, which can cause 'staggers' in grazing animals.
Habitat
Found in sandy or rocky soils of pine barrens and open woodlands.
Diet
Pollinated by bees, but its leaves are avoided by most wildlife due to toxicity.
How common
Uncommon
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