Forsythia     Information
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Scientific Name:Forsythia x intermedia
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Synonym:Forsythia x-intermedia


NOTES: There are about 11 species, mostly native to eastern Asia, but one native to southeastern Europe.

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Forsythia
Genus species: Forsythia × intermedia
     Synonym: Forsythia x-intermedia
Common Name: Forsythia
Family Name: Oleaceae  
Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or trees; leaves opposite, simple or compound; flowers bisexual or unisexual, regular, in various inflorescences; fruit a drupe, capsule, or samara.
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Nonnative
Category:Shrub
Flower Color:Yellow


CNC Habitat: Krippendorf Arboretum
Herb Wall
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