Spiraea japonica L. f.

Locations ofSpiraea japonica L. f. in Virginia

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Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Spiraea japonica L. f.
Common Name
Japanese Spiraea
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Spiraea japonica L. f.
Comments
A variable species with a number of infraspecific taxa named. North American plants have been referred to by some authers as var. fortunei (Planch.) Rehder.
Habitat
Alluvial forests, seeps, mesic upland forests, old fields, and clearings. Infrequent to locally common in the mountains and Piedmont. This Asiatic species can be highly invasive and aggressive in shaded, moist habitats.
Native Status
Introduced

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