- Pieris japonica
Taxobox
name = Japanese andromeda
image_width = 250px
image_caption = Inflorescence
regnum =Plant ae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis =Magnoliopsida
ordo =Ericales
familia =Ericaceae
genus = "Pieris"
species = "P. japonica"
binomial = "Pieris japonica""Pieris japonica" (Japanese andromeda) is a
plant in the heath family,Ericaceae , native to easternAsia andJapan , but also widely cultivated ingarden s.Description
"Pieris japonica" is a
shrub with alternate, simple leaves, on brittle stems. The flowers are white, borne in early spring.External links
* [http://www.alpine-plants-jp.com/himitunohanazono/asebi_himitu_2.htm "Pieris japonica" Images at bioimages.Flavon's Wild herb and Alpine plants ]
* [http://www.pieris.eu Pieris.eu - Information about Pieris japonica]
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