Caucasian bladdernut
Staphylea colchica Steven
Staphylea colchica, known as the Caucasian bladdernut, is a shrub in the Staphyleaceae family. It is native to western Georgia and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. The species was described in 1848 by Steven.
Description
Staphylea colchica, also called the Colchis bladdernut, is a member of the Staphyleaceae family. It is found in regions including western Georgia and is recognized for its ornamental value. The name references the historical region of Colchis in western Georgia. It was first described in 1848 by the botanist Steven.
Other common names
Caucasian bladdernut
Distribution
Bulgaria · North Caucasus · Transcaucasus
Synonyms
Staphylea coulomberiStaphylea pyramidalisStaphylea colchica var. kochianaStaphylea colchica var. hooibrenckiiStaphylea colchica f. grandifloraStaphylea colchica var. coulombieriStaphylea colchica var. laxiflora