fuzzy mock orange

Philadelphus tomentosus is a member of the Hydrangeaceae family, commonly referred to as the hydrangea family. This species belongs to the genus Philadelphus, which includes shrubs known for their fragrant flowers. The species name tomentosus refers to the tomentose (hairy) texture of the plant. It is commonly called fuzzy mock orange in English. The plant was formally published in 1832 by Wall. ex G.Don, following the nomenclatural conventions of botanical taxonomy.