Other common names:
American Wayfaring Tree Other scientific names: Viburnum alnifolium French names:
Viorne à feuilles d'Aulne, Bois d'orignal Family: Muskroot Family (Adoxaceae), (Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae)) Distinctive features: Shrub; A low shrub with very round opposite leaves. Similar species: •
Round-leaved Dogwood (Cornus rugosa) • Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) • Wild Raisin (Viburnum nudum) Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed; Opposite, simple. Habitat: Forests; Woods. Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 459 Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 302 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common in more northern regions of Ontario.
Photographs:
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Very round leaves, deeply veined.
From this photo, you can see that the leaves are sharply toothed.
The fresh growth looks like two hands held together in prayer.
