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Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboretum

Description:

It is native to eastern North America. Sourwood is a small tree or large shrub, growing to 10–20 m tall (30-65 feet) with a trunk up to 50 cm (20 inches) diameter. Its autumnal coloring is particularly beautiful and brilliant. The leaves are heavily charged with acid and are a laxative. The leaves can be chewed (but should not be swallowed) to help alleviate a dry-feeling mouth. They don’t taste bad at all!

Habitat:

Wooded area near creek

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Nov 9, 2013
Submitted on Nov 15, 2013

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