Biology:Spiraea nipponica
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Spiraea |
| Species: | S. nipponica
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Spiraea nipponica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the island of Shikoku, Japan.[1] Growing to 1.2–2.5 m (4–8 ft) tall and broad, it is a deciduous shrub with clusters of small, bowl-shaped white flowers in midsummer.[2]
The specific epithet nipponica means "Japanese".[3]
Cultivars
The cultivar 'Snowmound'[4] has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]
Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'
Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'
Spiraea nipponica 'Gerlve's Rainbow'
Spiraea nipponica 'Halward's Silver'
References
- ↑ Breen, Patrick (2018). "Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'". Oregon State University. https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/spiraea-nipponica-snowmound. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. pp. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ↑ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. pp. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ↑ "Missouri Botanical Garden - Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'". http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/plant-finder/plant-details/kc/f660/spiraea-nipponica-snowmound.aspx. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ↑ "RHS Plant Selector - Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'". https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/48082/Spiraea-nipponica-Snowmound/Details.
- ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental". Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 99. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/agm-lists/agm-ornamentals.pdf. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q14317961 entry
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