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Lindera is a genus of about 80–100 [1] species of flowering plants in the family Lauraceae, mostly native to eastern Asia but with three species in eastern North America. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The species are shrubs and small trees ; [ 2 ] common names include spicewood , spicebush , and Benjamin bush .
In Japan, the strong branch was used for walking sticks. The seed oil obtained by squeezing ripe fruit was used as fuel for lanterns. The leaves have a unique odor, and the essential oil can be extracted by hydrodistillation. The seedlings for gardening and garden trees are sold to enjoy the autumn leaves. [2] [additional citation(s) needed]
Lindera benzoin (commonly called spicebush, [2] common spicebush, [3] northern spicebush, [4] wild allspice, [5] or Benjamin bush) [2] is a shrub in the laurel family. It is native to eastern North America , growing in the understory in moist, rich woods.
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Lindera obtusiloba, the blunt-lobed spice bush, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the laurel family Lauraceae, native to China, Korea and Japan.It is a spreading deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall and wide, with glossy aromatic leaves and deep yellow flowers which appear in spring before the leaves. [1]
Four-lined plant bugs are what Lowenstein calls generalists: they'll eat ornamental plants, weeds, herbs, and just about any other plant in your garden. However, they won't actually kill the plant.
Lindera akoensis, the Taiwan spicebush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae, endemic to Taiwan, where it is found in thickets. [1] A perennial shrub with fragrant foliage and showy flowers and fruit, it reaches 8 to 10 ft (2.4 to 3.0 m) at maturity. [2]