Zenobia pulverulenta, the honeycup, is a North American species of shrubs, in the genus Zenobia, in the family Ericaceae.[2] It is native to coastal plain of the Southeastern United States, in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.[3][4]
Description
Zenobia pulverulenta is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub growing to 0.5–1.8 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, ovate to elliptic, 2–7 cm (1–3 in) long.[5]
The flowers are white, bell-shaped, 12 mm (0.47 in) long and 10 mm (0.39 in) broad, and sweetly scented. The fruit is a dry five-valved capsule.[5]
References
- ^ "Zenobia pulverulenta (W. Bartram ex Willd.) Pollard — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org.
- ^ "Zenobia pulverulenta - Honeycup -- Discover Life".
- ^ "Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map".
- ^ Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. Vol. v.22 (1895). Torrey Botanical Club. December 8, 1895.
- ^ a b "Zenobia pulverulenta in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org.
External links
- "Zenobia pulverulenta". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
- North Carolina Cooperative Extension