Exochorda
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 Exochorda racemosa
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Exochorda is a small genus of four species of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to China and central Asia (Turkestan).
They are deciduous shrubs growing to 2-4 m tall. The leaves are paddle-shaped oval, 3-9 cm long, with an entire or bluntly serrated margin. The flowers are white, with five petals, produced in spring on the ends of the branches. The fruit is a dry follicle which splits apart to release the flattened seeds.
 Exochorda racemosa Bush |
 Exochorda racemosa Leaves |
[edit] References
- Flora of China: Exochorda
- Huxley, A. (1992). The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening 2: 274. Macmillan. ISBN 0333770188
- Trees & Shrubs, Botanica, 1987, pg. 373. ISBN 0895863723
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