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Ocean spray

Holodiscus discolor

Ocean spray is a lovely shrub that grows along the coast. It has beautiful white flowers that look like fluffy clouds and attract many butterflies and bees!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Ocean spray is a tall, arching shrub known for its spectacular creamy-white to yellowish flower clusters that resemble seafoam. Its leaves are lobed and dark green, creating a dense, leafy appearance that makes the fluffy white blooms stand out dramatically.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusHolodiscus
Ocean spray
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Ocean spray

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its wood is so strong, Native Americans used it for making tough tools and even arrows!

The plant's fluffy white flower clusters can grow as long as your forearm!

This shrub is sometimes called 'Ironwood' because its branches are surprisingly hard.

When its tiny seeds ripen, they are so light they can float far on the wind!

Special abilities

Ability

Super Survivor

Ocean spray has deep roots that help it find water and survive long, dry periods, making it very tough.

Ability

Soil Stabilizer

Ocean spray can grow in disturbed soil and its roots help hold the earth in place, preventing erosion.

Ability

Flexible Builder

Ocean spray has strong, flexible wood that can be bent without breaking, making it great for tools and crafts.

Measurements & details

Height
100-500 cm
Spread
100-300 cm
Flower Size
0.3-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to mid-summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen

pollinates

Yellow-faced bumblebee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

Mule deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Deer browse its leaves

shelters

Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

Uses dense branches for nests

pollinates

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

Visits flowers for nectar

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Ocean spray?

100-500 cm

How wide does Ocean spray spread?

100-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Ocean spray?

0.3-0.5 cm

When does Ocean spray bloom?

Late spring to mid-summer

Is Ocean spray edible?

Yes

Is Ocean spray toxic?

None

What is Ocean spray's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Ocean spray pollinated?

Insect

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