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Crape myrtle is (too) common in cultivation, but there are 48 other species in the genus, few of which are cultivated. Some are hardy & have been used in breeding, like this Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei of Japan. It has outstanding bark & charming white flowers. #Lythraceae #Botany 🌾πŸ§ͺ🌱

May 13, 2025, 4:45 PM

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