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Shrubs · MCH exam plant
Sweetfern
Comptonia peregrina
komp-TOH-nee-a pair-eh-GRY-na
Native to New England
Shrub
Key ID features
Fern-like aromatic leaves, NOT a fern, dry sandy soil, native
| Botanical name | Comptonia peregrina |
|---|---|
| Family | Myricaceae |
| Genus | Comptonia |
| Category | Shrubs |
| USDA hardiness zones | 2a–6b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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