Southern Wild Raisin
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Southern Wild Raisin
viburnum nudum
The Southern Wild Raisin is a small shrub that produces beautiful white flowers! Its tasty berries are loved by many birds and animals!
Habitat: Wetlands, riverbanks, and coastal areas.
Appearance
The Southern Wild Raisin is a deciduous shrub with glossy, dark green oval leaves that turn vibrant red or purple in autumn. It boasts flat-topped clusters of tiny, creamy white flowers, which later ripen into shiny, dark blue-black berries.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyViburnaceaeGenusViburnum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Early settlers used to make delicious jelly from its wild, edible berries!
Its dark berries surprisingly contain a natural sugar called xylitol!
Native American tribes once used the plant's bark to create a reddish-brown dye!
The 'nudum' in its name means 'naked' because its young branches are super smooth!
Special abilities
Ability
Berry Beacon
Southern Wild Raisin creates shiny, dark blue berries that signal a tasty snack for birds, helping spread its seeds far and wide.
Ability
Wetland Warrior
Southern Wild Raisin has roots uniquely adapted to thrive in soggy, wet soils, allowing it to grow where many other plants can't survive.
Ability
Autumn Fire
Its leaves burst into brilliant reds and purples in the fall, making it a dazzling sight and attracting attention in the forest.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 150-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring_to_early_summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
eats its nutritious berries
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
visits its flowers for nectar
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses its leaves and twigs
eaten by
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
forages for its ripe berries
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Black HawWild Raisin
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Southern Wild Raisin?
150-300 cm
How wide does Southern Wild Raisin spread?
100-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Southern Wild Raisin?
0.5-1 cm
When does Southern Wild Raisin bloom?
Spring_to_early_summer
Is Southern Wild Raisin edible?
Yes
Is Southern Wild Raisin toxic?
None
What is Southern Wild Raisin's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Southern Wild Raisin pollinated?
Insect
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