54,496 observationsLeast Concern
northern spicebush
Lindera benzoin
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Laurales ›Family: Lauraceae ›Genus: Lindera
About
Lindera benzoin (commonly called spicebush, common spicebush, northern spicebush, wild allspice, or Benjamin bush) is a shrub in the laurel family, native to eastern North America, ranging from New York to Ontario in the north, and to Kansas, Texas, and northern Florida in the center and south. Within its native range it is a relatively common plant where it grows in the understory in moist, rich woods, especially those with exposed limestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of northern spicebush is Lindera benzoin.
- northern spicebush belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- northern spicebush belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- northern spicebush belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- northern spicebush belongs to the order Laurales.
- northern spicebush belongs to the family Lauraceae.
- northern spicebush belongs to the genus Lindera.