English: Mountain witch alder; Large witch alder.
German: Federbuschstrauch, grosser; Grosser Federbuschstrauch.
Region: Allegheny Mountains of southeastern United States.
Habitat: woodland and swamps.
BotanyDeciduous shrub; ± 3 m tall.
Leaves: glossy; brilliant shades of red and orange in autumn.
Flowers: fragrant, white, bottlebrush like; appearing with or before the leaves.