Plant · GBIF taxon 2888627
Viburnum nudum
Viburnum nudumAlso known as Smooth Witherod, Possumhaw, Wild Raisin, Naked Witherod
Smooth witherod is a graceful deciduous shrub native to moist woodlands, bogs, and stream banks across eastern North America. In late spring, flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers bloom above lustrous dark green foliage, attracting a wide variety of native bees and butterflies. By autumn, its leaves turn rich shades of deep red and purple while heavy clusters of berries transform from pastel pink to iridescent blue-black.
Deciduous ShrubNative PlantAutumn Color
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic
Predators
- White-tailed deer
- Viburnum leaf beetle
ThreatsHabitat destruction, invasive plant competition
HabitatsBogs, swamps, wet thickets, moist woods
Life span20–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderDipsacales
- FamilyViburnaceae
- GenusViburnum
- SpeciesViburnum nudum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Fruit Identification: Note the distinctive color shift as ripening berries turn from cream to pink, then deep blue.
- Wildlife Gardening: Provide moist, acidic soil to support migrating songbirds that feed on autumn berries.
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