Leucothoe Recurva
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''Eubotrys recurva'' is a plant species native to the
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Distribution and habitat

The plant grows in moist forests, bogs, granitic domes, etc., at elevations up to 1500 m (5000 feet). It has been reported from
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Description

''Eubotrys recurva'' is a branching shrub up to 4 m (13 feet) tall. Leaves are up to 8 cm (3.2 in) long. Flowers are campanulate, white to pale pink. Fruit is a dry capsule.Small, J. K. 1933. Manual of the Southeastern Flora i–xxii, 1–1554. University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.
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See also

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Eubotrys racemosa ''Eubotrys racemosa'' (synonym (taxonomy), syn. ''Leucothoe racemosa'') is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae, heath family known by the common names fetterbush, swamp doghobble, and swamp sweetbells. It is native to the Eastern Unite ...


References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q16981795 Vaccinioideae Flora of the Northeastern United States Flora of the Southeastern United States Flora of the Appalachian Mountains Flora without expected TNC conservation status