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Deerfield Nature Trail Stop 7: Northern Spicebush

Broad green leaves surrounding a small, red, oval shaped berry.
Spicebush can be seen throughout the park.

NPS Photo/Alicia Lafever

Quick Facts
The northern spicebush is abundant throughout the park. The understory shrub provides food and habitat for creatures ranging from spicebush catepillar (and spicebush swallowtail butterflies) to white-tailed deer.

Catoctin Mountain Park

Last updated: April 30, 2021