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n. - A genus of shrubs or trees of the family Rosaceae having feathery leaves.

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  • Sorbus aucuparia was the previous entry in this blog.
  • Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and European aspen (Populus tremula) occasionally occur among the birches.
  • Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' has equally fascinating foliage.
  • Sorbus vilmorinii for £17.95 each or both for £29.90.
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