Northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Northern spicebush, also known as Benjamin bush, Common spicebush
The American persimmon (*Diospyros virginiana*) is a native North American plant species found from Maine to Florida. Known as a marker of fertile agricultural land, this plant is an essential food source for wildlife, particularly attracting over 20 different bird species.
Key Facts About Northern spicebush
Attributes of Northern spicebush
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1.8 m to 3.5 m
Spread
1.8 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Gold
Flower Size
5 mm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Northern spicebush
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Laurales
Family
Laurel
Genus
Spicewoods
Species
Northern spicebush
Toxicity
ingestion, contact