White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba)

This shrub can be found along a small deer trail behind several homes in Burnham, ME.Spiraea alba is a woody shrub that can grow up to 3-4 feet tall. Leaves are simple and toothed and are typically 1-2 inches long. Twigs vary in color and can be brown, purple, yellow, or red. White meadowsweet grows best in moist soil and can be found in a variety of habitats including marshes, meadows, fields, and shores of rivers or lakes. I chose to include this woody shrub as it was very prevelant in many areas and had very distinct simple and toothed leaves.