Calycanthus floridus, or commonly known as the eastern sweetshrub, Carolina all spice, or spicebush,[3] is a species of flowering shrub in the family Calycanthaceae.

They are ovate or elliptical in shape and grow to be about 6 inches (15 cm) in length.

Linnaeus referred to an earlier illustration by Mark Catesby,[9] contained in a work published from 1731 onwards.

Plants of the World Online accepted two infraspecies:[10] Calycanthus floridus is native to the eastern United States.

Strong caution is advised however, as an alkaloid in the plant may lead to heart convulsions.

[13] It is highly resistant to diseases and insects, although it is prone to infection by Agrobacterium tumefaciens, which leads to the formation of crown galls on the stems.