Friday, August 13, 2010

Shrub Carr Ecosystem-Softleaf Arrowwood


Softleaf Arrowwood

Order: Dipsacales

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Genus: Viburnum L.

Species: V. molle Michx.

General Characteristics: V. molle is recognized by its ovate to nearly orbicular leaves, densely soft pubescent beneath, with minutely red-glandular petioles and filiform stipules. The leaf venation ofV. molle is nearly palmate, while the leaf venation of the V. dentatum complex is definitely pinnate.

Special Adaptations: The shoots were used by Native people for making arrow shafts.

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