Carolina sweetshrub

Calycanthus floridus, or commonly known as the eastern sweetshrub, Carolina allspice, or spicebush, is a species of flowering shrub in the family Calycanthaceae. It is identifiable by its dark red flowers and fragrant scent. It is non-invasive and is found in the Southeastern United States. The Nature Conservancy considers its conservation status to be G5, globally secure, indicating it is at low risk of extinction.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Carolina sweetshrub being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Calycanthus occidentalis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Laurales

Family

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Calycanthus

Species

Calycanthus floridus

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