Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides)

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Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides)

Hobblebush is an uncommon shrub of higher elevations in the Mountain region of North Carolina. It is easily recognized by its large, roundish, cordate, hairy leaves.

Mt Mitchell State Park, Yancey Co., NC 9/13/08.

Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides)

Buncombe Co., NC 6/13/09.

Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides)

Mt Mitchell State Park, Yancey Co., NC 9/13/08.

Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides)

Mt Mitchell State Park, Yancey Co., NC 9/13/08.

Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides)

Detail of the terminal bud.

Mt Mitchell State Park, Yancey Co., NC 9/13/08.

More information:
Connecticut Wildflowers
USDA PLANTS database

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