Smooth Arrowwood
Viburnum recognitum
(formerly Viburnum dentatum) |
 Other common names:
Arrowwood, Northern Arrowwood, Southern Arrowwood
Other scientific names:
Viburnum dentatum
French names:
Viorne Litigieuse, Viorne Dentée
Family:
Muskroot Family (Adoxaceae), (Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae))
Group:
Arrowwoods
Distinctive features:
Shrub; Leaves are prominently toothed and lack stipules.
Similar species:
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Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum) - more widespread, has prominent stipules.
Flowers:
Spring, Summer; White; 5 parts (petals)
Leaves:
Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed; Opposite, prominently toothed.
Habitat:
Forests, Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas; Wet places.
Books:
Shrubs of Ontario: 467
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 302
Native/Non-native:
Native
Status:
Not as common as Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum) - mostly just in extreme southern Ontario.
Notes:
Easily confused with Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum), which is much more common and widespread.
Photographs:
26 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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