''Hydrangea involucrata'' is a

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in the

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Hydrangeaceae Hydrangeaceae is a family of flowering plants in the order Cornales, with a wide distribution in Asia and North America, and locally in southeastern Europe. Description The genera are characterised by leaves in opposite pairs (rarely whorled ...

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to Japan and Taiwan.Pages 67-69; ''Hydrangeas for American Gardens'' by Michael Dirr. Timber Press, 2004. /. It is a

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shrub growing to tall by broad, with oval leaves and clusters of blue or pink flowers in late summer. The Latin ''involucrata'' means "with a ring of bracts surrounding several flowers", referring to the fringe of sterile florets. ''Hydrangea involucrata'' is cultivated as a garden plant, and has produced several cultivars. Image:Hydrangea involucrata SZ64.png, Illustration of ''Hydrangea involucrata''

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involucrata Flora of Taiwan Flora of Japan {{Cornales-stub