*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:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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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