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Ninebark - Physocarpus opulifolius This bush got its name from the unusual trait of its peeling bark. It was said the bush had nine layers of bark. Native Americans made a medicine from the inner bark. Warning: Potentially Toxic. As with many plants the flowers provide nectar for many insects, including bees and butterflies. Ninebark develops a berry that may be eaten by birds and small mammals. Deer browse on buds, twigs and leaves. Ninebark provides super cover and nesting sites for birds and small mammals.
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