New Jersey Tea is a low native shrub of dry, open woods and prairies, producing masses of tiny white flowers that attract numerous insect visitors. Its leaves were used as a tea substitute during the American Revolution. The plant fixes nitrogen and has deep roots that allow it to survive and resprout after fire.
Best time to see a New Jersey Tea
The best time to see a New Jersey Tea is June–July, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,357 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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