Rosaceae FAMILY
Spiraea × pyramidata
Spiraea × pyramidata
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Spiraea × pyramidata is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 120cm tall, spreading by suckers to form a thicket[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and a tea. It is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeA hybrid species, Spiraea betulifolia x Spiraea douglasii
HabitatNaturalized along streambanks and moist to dry slopes in western N. America[ 204 Title Flora of Canada Publication Author Livingstone. B. Publisher National Museums of Canada Year 1978 ISBN 0-660-00025-3 Description In 4 volumes, it does not deal with plant uses but gives descriptions and habitats. ].