Meadow SweetI am not sure if this is Meadow Sweet (Spirea latofolia) or Narrow Meadow Sweet (Spirea alba). In the USDA plant database, I found it as Spirea alba Du Roi Var. latifolia.
Member Rose Family Perennial shrub, 2 to 3 feet tall Flowers white or pinkish, 5 regular parts. Numerous stamens give it a fuzzy look Leaves alternate, not lobed, toothed margins (edges) Found in moist meadows Blooms June - September |
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide Key 5 5 3 |
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All photos taken at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve, Northwest Ohio
All photos taken at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve, Northwest Ohio