Carolina Allspice, a popular shrub, is also known by various other names such as Sweet Betsy, Sweetshrub, and Bubby Bush. Its scientific name is Calycanthus floridus. This plant is native to the southeastern United States, especially in Mississippi, Georgia, North and South Carolina. The Carolina Allspice is hailed for its sweet scent, which is comparable to the scent of strawberries and pineapples. Its leaves and bark are aromatic and can be used to produce essential oil with antibacterial properties. The sweetshrub produces numerous red or brown-colored flowers, which usually bloom in late spring or early summer. In addition to its ornamental uses in gardens, the plant is used by traditional healers to treat headaches and stomach ailments.