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Hydrangea luteovenosa

Hydrangea luteovenosa Koidz.
Hydrangea luteovenosa
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Hydrangea luteovenosa is a species in the genus Hydrangea, belonging to the family Hydrangeaceae. It was first described by Koidz. in 1925 and is native to Japan.

Description

Hydrangea luteovenosa is a member of the Hydrangeaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the hydrangea family. This species was formally published in 1925 by Koidz. and is geographically restricted to Japan. It is part of the genus Hydrangea, which includes several species of shrubs known for their showy inflorescences and variable flower coloration. The specific epithet 'luteovenosa' likely refers to the yellowish venation observed in the leaves of this species. As with other members of the genus, it is a woody plant adapted to temperate forest environments.

Distribution

Japan

Synonyms

Hortensia luteovenosa

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