Spiraea lucida
Rosaceae
White Spiraea
Erect shrub. Stems creeping below ground, branching, more or less hairless. Leaves dark green above, pale below, oval, 1–3 in. long, hairless and shiny or with stiff hairs on edges, toothed mostly on upper edges. Flowers many, in flat-topped cluster 2–5 in. across. Flower petals dull white, sometimes tinted lavender or pink, with many stamens. Grows in streambanks, edges of lakes, meadows, rocky areas, from near sea level to 4000 ft.
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Flowering Time: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
- Flower Form: 5 Petals-Many Stamens
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 1–2 feet
- Habitat: Coastal, East-side Forest, Meadow, West-side Forest
- Found In: East Gorge, Mt. Rainier NP, N Cascades NP, Olympic NP, Wallowas, West Gorge
- Native: Yes
- Also Known As: Birchleaf Spiraea
- Latin Synonyms: Spiraea betulifolia var. lucida
