Crepe myrtle

Crepe myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Division:
Magnoliophyta
Class:
Magnoliopsida
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Lythraceae
Genus:
Lagerstroemia

Species

See text

The common crepe mirtle was introduced in South Carolina by Andre Michaux. This multistemmed shrub with crepe-like texture petals, and diverse colors is resistant to frosts. The genus is dedicated to Magnus von Lagerstroem, who supplied Linnaeus plant he collected.

Taxonomy

  • Lagerstroemia indiana (L.)Pers.

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