Smooth Arrowwood
Viburnum recognitum (formerly Viburnum dentatum) |
Other common names:
Arrowwood, Northern Arrowwood, Southern Arrowwood
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Other scientific names:
Viburnum dentatum
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French names:
Viorne Litigieuse, Viorne Dentée
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Family:
Muskroot Family (Adoxaceae), (Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae))
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Group:
Arrowwoods
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Distinctive features:
Shrub; Leaves are prominently toothed and lack stipules.
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Similar species:
Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum) - more widespread, has prominent stipules.
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Flowers:
Spring, Summer; White; 5 parts (petals)
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Leaves:
Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed; Opposite, prominently toothed.
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Habitat:
Forests, Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas; Wet places.
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Books:
Shrubs of Ontario: 467
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 302
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Native/Non-native:
Native
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Status:
Not as common as Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum) - mostly just in extreme southern Ontario.
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Notes:
Easily confused with Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum), which is much more common and widespread.
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Photographs:
26 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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