Pieris japonica
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Pieris japonica (Japanese andromeda) is a plant in the heath family, Ericaceae, native to eastern Asia and Japan, but also widely cultivated in gardens.
[edit] Description
Pieris japonica is a shrub with alternate, simple leaves, on brittle stems. The flowers are white, borne in early spring.
[edit] External links
- Pieris japonica Images at bioimages.Flavon's Wild herb and Alpine plants
- Pieris.eu - Information about Pieris japonica
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