Zenobia pulverulenta | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Zenobia |
Species: | Z. pulverulenta |
Binomial name | |
Zenobia pulverulenta (Bartram ex Willd.) Pollard | |
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Zenobia pulverulenta, the honeycup, is a North American species of shrubs, in the genus Zenobia, in the family Ericaceae. It is native to coastal plain of the Southeastern United States, in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Description
Zenobia pulverulenta is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub growing to 0.5–1.8 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, ovate to elliptic, 2–7 cm (1–3 in) long.
The flowers are white, bell-shaped, 12 mm (0.47 in) long and 10 mm (0.39 in) broad, and sweetly scented. The fruit is a dry five-valved capsule.
References
- "Zenobia pulverulenta (W. Bartram ex Willd.) Pollard — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org.
- "Zenobia pulverulenta - Honeycup -- Discover Life".
- "Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map".
- Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. Vol. v.22 (1895). Torrey Botanical Club. December 8, 1895.
- ^ "Zenobia pulverulenta in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org.
External links
- "Zenobia pulverulenta". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
- North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Taxon identifiers | |
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Zenobia pulverulenta |
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Andromeda pulverulenta |
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