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Shadbush: The Plant with Many Names

Shadbush: The Plant with Many Names

This attractive tree goes by a few names: shadbush, shadblow, serviceberry, and Juneberry. The reference to shad stems from more ancient knowledge of recognizing patterns of nature. Many years ago shad, a species of anadromous fish, was significantly more abundant than today…

John Turner May 4, 2020August 17, 2023 Flora Read more

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