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New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus americanus

CommonPlant
Illustration of New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus)

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.

Habitat
Dry open woods, prairie edges, and rocky hillsides in eastern North America
Diet
Nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and hummingbird clearwing moths
How common
Common

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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