The deep-green leaves contrast nicely with the reddish-brown flowers which have a long-lasting, pleasantly fruity and mildly spicy scent, like that of allspice, a common kitchen spice. The blooms ...

Carolina allspice, a flowering shrub native to Ohio, is known for its fragrant, reddish-brown flowers. The plant thrives in woodland areas and along streams, blooming from mid-April through July.