This shrub can be found in eastern, southern and midwestern states in the U.S. It enjoys shady environments with well-drained moist soils. When you can identify this plant, leave a comment with its common name and scientific name.
Dried seed capsules
Spring growth on woody stem
Leaves and budding inflorescence
Leaf arrangement and expanding inflorescence growth
Plant beginning to bloom
Closer view of plant beginning to bloom
Inflorescence
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Wild hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)
I think it might be Viburnum lantanoides aka Hobblebush.
It looks like a wild hydrangea to me.
It is a wild hydrangea. The scientific name is hydrangea arborescens. I recognized the leaves because of the two hydrangea bushes in my backyard.
Wild hydrangea. Hydrangea arborescens
Yes, this is Wild hydrangea — with the scientific name of Hydrangea arborescens. The dried seed capsules capture my attention during the winter. And they stay on the plant even through the next growing season.