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Loropetalum chinense
Non-native shrub from the Witch Hazel family. This is an early bloomer here in Texas. The name Loropetalum refers to the shape of the flowers and comes from the Greek loron meaning strap and petalon meaning petal. Flowers are produced in clusters during spring and are similar to those of the closely related witch-hazel. Each flower consists of four to six (depending on species) slender strap shaped petals 1-2 cm long.
Wildlife habitat garden.
Spotted on Feb 19, 2013
Submitted on Feb 19, 2013
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