Lindera melissifolia
Pondberry, Southern Spicebush
Also known as: Benzoin diospyrus (Pursh) Sweet +8 more
- Benzoin diospyrus (Pursh) Sweet
- Benzoin melissifolium (Walter) Nees
- Euosmus diospyros (Pursh) Nutt.
- Evelyna diospyros (Pursh) Raf.
- Laurus diospyroides Michx.
- Laurus diospyros Pursh
- Laurus diospyrus Pursh, 1813
- Laurus melissifolia Walter
- Tetranthera diospyros (Pursh) Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in North America, Lindera melissifolia (commonly known as Pondberry or Southern Spicebush) is a shrub belonging to the Lauraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina