Virginia Spiraea
(Spriraea virginiana)
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