25,073 observationsCritically Endangered
hobblebush
Viburnum lantanoides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Dipsacales ›Family: Viburnaceae ›Genus: Viburnum
About
Viburnum lantanoides (commonly known as hobble-bush, witch-hobble, alder-leaved viburnum, American wayfaring tree, and moosewood) is a perennial shrub of the family Adoxaceae (formerly in the Caprifoliaceae), growing 2–4 meters (6–12 ft) high with pendulous branches that take root where they touch the ground. These rooted branches form obstacles which easily trip (or hobble) walkers – hence the common name.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of hobblebush is Viburnum lantanoides.
- hobblebush belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- hobblebush belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- hobblebush belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- hobblebush belongs to the order Dipsacales.
- hobblebush belongs to the family Viburnaceae.
- hobblebush belongs to the genus Viburnum.