*Nandina domestica

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*Nandina domestica
HEAVENLY BAMBOO

Berberidaceae
Asia

Location: map coordinates T-10 (north side of Washington Building), N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'46''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • evergreen shrub
  • etymology: Nandina from the Japanese name (nanten); domestica = cultivated
  • also known as sacred bamboo, for its stiff bamboo-like stems; but not a real bamboo
  • monotypic genus (this is the only species of Nandina)
  • leaf compound; leaflets narrow, oval, 1”-3” long; red-purple in autumn
  • flowers tiny
  • fruit attractive; bright red, in large hanging clusters
  • all parts of plant are toxic; attractive ornamental

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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