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spike winter-hazel

Corylopsis spicata Siebold & Zucc.
spike winter-hazel
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Corylopsis spicata, a member of the Hamamelidaceae family, is a shrub with alternate, simple leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring. It is native to Japan and was first described in 1838 by Siebold & Zucc.

Description

Corylopsis spicata is a shrub in the Hamamelidaceae family, characterized by its thin, flexible, horizontal stems and alternate, simple leaves. The plant produces yellow flowers during late winter and early spring. It is native to Japan and was formally described in 1838 by Siebold & Zucc.

Other common names

spike winter-hazel

Distribution

NO · Japan

Synonyms

Corylopsis kesakii

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