Spiraea splendens

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Spiraea splendens is a shrub of the rose family (Rosaceae) native to the western mountains of North America, from California to British Columbia, commonly known as dense-flowered spiraea,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". rose meadowsweet,[1] rosy spiraea,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". subalpine spiraea,[1] and mountain spiraea.[2][3] It is commonly found at elevations between Script error: No such module "convert". and Script error: No such module "convert". on inland mountain ranges.[2] The plant is adapted to cold, moist, rocky slopes, subalpine forests and meadows.[2]

It is a woody shrub rarely reaching a meter in height. It has light green toothed leaves which turn yellow as cold weather approaches. The plant bears fragrant, fuzzy pom-poms of bright rosy pink flowers in the summer. The fruit is a tiny dry pod, no more than one eighth of an inch in length.

Native Americans made a tea-like drink from the leaves.[4]

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Mountain spiraea flowers & buds close

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Spiraea splendens plants in Ansel Adams Wilderness

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