*Spiraea sp.

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*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:
  • 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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