Crepe myrtle
The common crepe mirtle was introduced in South Carolina by Andre Michaux. This multistemmed shrub with crepe-like texture petals, and diverse colors is resistant to frosts. The genus is dedicated to Magnus von Lagerstroem, who supplied Linnaeus plant he collected.
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| Lagerstroemia indica | |
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| Genus: | Lagerstroemia |
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Taxonomy
- Lagerstroemia indiana (L.)Pers.
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Other websites
- Flora of China 13, 277
- The Craple myrtle Archived 2007-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
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