Thursday, April 21, 2011

Western Spice Bush


Date collected: April 18, 2011
Location: Collected from the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles
 
Nativity: Native to California
Scientific name: Calycanthus occidentalis
Other names: Western Spice Bush
Habitat: The Western Spice Bush likes to be in the banks of streams where water is plentiful in the soil. They don't need full sun and can be in partially and fully shaded areas. They are found within the inner areas of California.
Special notes: This plant gives off a nice wine-like fragrance. 
They can be natural insect repellents for the garden.

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