Viburnum nudum Smooth withe rod (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Viburnum nudum
Smooth withe rod
Deciduous shrub
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The Viburnum nudum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maryland to Florida, west to Arkansas and Kentucky. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Smooth withe rod.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum nudum
Common Name:  Smooth withe rod
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wooded swamps, wet pinelands and bogs[43]. Also found on rich hillsides[82].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[3, 105]. It usually has a sweetish flavour[2, 183] but is sometimes bitter[43] and is usually unpalatable[227]. The ovoid fruit is about 8mm long and contains a single large seed[200].

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