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Spirea

Spiraea douglasii

Description:

spike flower of tiny pink florets

Habitat:

Native to Oregon, but this was planted at the Oregon Zoo


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2 Comments

shebebusynow
shebebusynow a year ago

I've heard that name, too, but for some reason people I know like the Latin. Go figure. We see it a lot in our freshwater marsh areas.

JeanSawatzky
JeanSawatzky a year ago

Hi - we usually use the common name of Hardhack for this shrub which is in full bloom in the Fraser Valley just now.

Portland, Oregon, USA

Lat: 45.52, Long: -122.68

Spotted on Jul 18, 2011
Submitted on Jul 24, 2011

Spotted for mission

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