Cliffbush
Jamesia americana

Family: Hydrangea (Hydrangeaceae)
AKA: Fivepetal Cliffbush, Jamesia, Waxflower
Photo taken on: June 18, 2011
Location: Water Canyon Trail, NM
Life Zones: Montane
Habitat: Moist, sunny canyons

A shrub growing to 7 feet tall with reddish, shreddy bark. Leaves are soft, bright green, toothed and prominently veined. The fragrant flowers have five petals and grow in dense clusters.

Flora of North America reference.