Spicebush (Calycanthus occidentalis)
Aliases: Sweetbush
Family: Spicebush (Calycanthaceae)
Habitat: Wet areas in the foothills, peaking at about 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) elevation. You can find it in many places along Highway 140 in the Merced River Canyon.
Size: The flowers are big - up to four inches across - and so is the bush itself, which can reach more than 10 feet high.
Flowering Season: April - August
This Photo: Along Highway 140 near the landslide detour, mid May
More Spicebush
 The Bush |
 Bud Unbloomed |
 Another Flower |