Weigela
Sign in to saveWeigela is a genus of between six and 38 species of deciduous shrubs in the family Caprifoliaceae, growing to 1–5 m (3–15′) tall. All are natives of eastern Asia. The genus is named after the German scientist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel.
Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderDipsacales
- FamilyCaprifoliaceae
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- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Caprifoliaceae
- Named after
- Christian Ehrenfried Weigel
- Image
- Weigela florida0.jpg
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Weigela is a genus of between six and 38 species of deciduous shrubs in the family Caprifoliaceae, growing to 1–5 m (3–15′) tall. All are natives of eastern Asia. The genus is named after the German scientist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel.
==Description == The leaves are 5–15 cm long, ovate-oblong with an acuminate tip, and with a serrated margin.