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Virginia Spiraea in NCVirginia Spiraea in North Carolina

Virginia Spiraea
Spriraea virginiana

Status:  Threatened

Family:  Rose

Flowering/Fruiting Dates:  June - July

Habitat:  Rocky flood-scoured riverbanks in gorges or canyons.

Distinguishing Characters:  Shrub, 2-10 feet tall with arching upright stems and cream-colored flowers; leaves are alternate and of different sizes and shapes; pecidels, lower leaf surfaces and floral cups are glaucous.

Threats:  Reservoir construction, severe flooding or inundation, highway & railroad maintenance and construction, dumping, extensive clearing.
 
Species Distribution from known occurrences. Species may occur in similar habitats in other counties.Green counties indicate observed within 20 years. Yellow counties indicate an obscure data reference to the species in the county. Red counties indicate observed more than 20 years ago.

Species location of the Virginia Apiraea in NC

Species Location Map based on information provided by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
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