*Spiraea sp.

*Spiraea sp.
SPIREA
Rosaceae
N. Hemisphere
Location: map coordinates O-17 (north of Thomasson Building), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'39''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
SPIREA
Rosaceae
N. Hemisphere
Location: map coordinates O-17 (north of Thomasson Building), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'39''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- deciduous shrub
- etymology: Spiraea from Greek speiraira (plant used in garlands)
- leaves simple, alternate
- flowers 5-petaled, white, delicate, in clusters
- fruit aggregate of follicles
- there are ca 80-100 species of Spiraea, especially from eastern Asia
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)


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