common buttonbush
plant
Also known as: Cephalanthus occidentalis
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buttonbush
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis).
The common buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a shrub or small tree belonging to the madder family, Rubiaceae. Native to North America, it is known for its fragrant, spherical, creamy white flowers, which give it its name. This plant can grow up to 6 meters (20 feet) tall and is typically found in marshy or swampy environments. Buttonbushes are sometimes used in landscaping and provide food for waterfowl like ducks.12
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