Peith        Symbol: Peith

Sound value: P

Literal meaning: none*

Pronounced as “PEH”

* This is a fairly modern addition to the forfeda- in this case the consonant ‘P’

Northwest Europe

SWAMP ELDER

(Viburnum opulus)

Features: Deciduous shrub or small tree that prefers moist soils (Adoxaceae Family)

Uses: Berries eaten & used for ink. Medicinal uses.

North Central Florida

RUSTY BLACKHAW

(Viburnum rufidulum)

Features: Deciduous or evergreen shrub or small tree that prefers moist soils (Adoxaceae Family)

Uses: Fruits of several Viburnum species are processed into jams. Medicinal uses.*

* North Dakota Tree Information Center

Rusty Blackhaw

Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum), Gainesville, Florida

Rusty Blackhaw leaves & berries

Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum), Gainesville, Florida