Buttonbush

/ˈbʌtən.bʊʃ/ noun

Definition

A shrub native to North America that produces round, button-like flower clusters.

Etymology

Compound of 'button' and 'bush,' named for the distinctive spherical flower heads that resemble small buttons.

Kelly Says

The buttonbush is a wetland plant that bees absolutely love, and its nectar is so rich that it produces some of the finest honey in North America—a true botanical treasure that gets overlooked.

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