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Search Term(s): Viburnum prunifolium   (1 record found)

VIBURNACEAE
Viburnum Family
Viburnum prunifolium  (black haw)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Viburnum: Latin name for the wayfaring tree; prunifolium: having leaves colored like a plum
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands, thickets, edges
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Provides cover for ground nesting birds; fruits utilized by birds and mammals.
Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Bark. Internally used as tea or tincture for spasmodic menstrual cramps, intercostal pain, hiccoughs, low back pain, testicular pain, and spasmodic coughs. Traditionally used for morning sickness and to prevent miscarriage in the first trimester along with other herbs.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Black Ash Seepage Swamp
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Coastal Plain)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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