Other common names:
Northern Wild Raisin, Witherod Family: Muskroot Family (Adoxaceae), (Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae)) Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species: • Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) - very similar; a more southern species. Flowers: Spring, Summer; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed Fruit/Seeds:
Fruits contain a single hard round flat seed. Habitat: Forests, Wet Areas; Open areas, often in damp ground. Edible:
Fruits are edible.
Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 461 Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 302 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common, especially farther north.
Photographs:
126 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Wild Raisin leaves.
Leaves are opposite.
Ripening fruits.
The fruits stay on the branches into winter. They are edible. Each fruit contains a single hard, flat seed.
This is what the branches look like in the winter after all the fruit has dropped off.
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