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Hydrangea platyarguta

Hydrangea platyarguta Y.De Smet & C.Granados
Hydrangea platyarguta
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Hydrangea platyarguta is a species in the genus Hydrangea, belonging to the family Hydrangeaceae. It was described by Y. De Smet and C. Granados in 2015. The species is native to Southeast China and Japan.

Description

Hydrangea platyarguta is a member of the Hydrangeaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the hydrangea family. This species was formally published in 2015 by Y. De Smet and C. Granados. It is found in the regions of Southeast China and Japan. As part of the genus Hydrangea, it shares characteristics with other species in this genus, such as showy inflorescences and opposite leaves. The species name 'platyarguta' likely refers to a morphological feature distinguishing it from other hydrangeas.

Distribution

China Southeast · Japan

Synonyms

Platycrater argutaPlatycrater arguta var. sinensisPlatycrater arguta var. typicaPlatycrater arguta var. hortensis

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