(non-European) American genus Clethra, that is found in Madeira and. From Wordnik.com. [More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1] Reference
Japanese Clethra Clethra barbinervis and anise magnolia Magnolia salicifolia are common decorative understorey trees. From Wordnik.com. [Shirakami-sanchi (Shirakami mountains), Japan] Reference
Associated species are shrubs such as Ilex, Viburnum, Clethra, and a tall bilberry (Vaccinium cylindraceum) that has showy, dark pink flowers. From Wordnik.com. [Azores temperate mixed forests] Reference
Some of the remaining forests include Quercus spp. and Pinus oocarpa with other species like Cedrella mexicana, Clethra vulcanicola, Permymenium spp. and Nectandra sinuata. From Wordnik.com. [Central American pine-oak forests] Reference
Moist montane rainforest is found from 2,300 m to 3,600 m and comprises species such as Alnus acuminata, Lomatia hirsuta (IK), Randia boliviana (IK) and Clethra cuneata (IK). From Wordnik.com. [Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru] Reference
Above 950 m, there is a community of deciduous broad-leaved trees, bushes and herbs, including Clethra faberi, Platycarya strobilacea, Lespedeza bicolor, Quercus spinosa and Rosa henryi. From Wordnik.com. [Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, China] Reference
Also available this year is Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet). From Wordnik.com. [zanesvilletimesrecorder.com - Local News] Reference
Clethra is an American shrubby genus of Ericaceae, found nowhere nearer to Madeira than North America. From Wordnik.com. [More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1] Reference
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) loves wet "feet" and has fragrant flowers that bloom in mid-summer, when flowers are much appreciated. From Wordnik.com. [The Taunton Gazette Home RSS] Reference
An island from being surrounded by the sea will prevent free immigration and competition, hence a greater number of ancient forms will survive on an island than on the nearest continent whence the island was stocked; and I have always looked at Clethra. From Wordnik.com. [More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1] Reference
Native vegetation that has escaped clearing for pasture is threatened by introduced species such as Japanese red cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), the Incenso tree (Pittosporum undulatum), kahili ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum), Hottentot fig (Carpobrotus edulis), Gunnera tinctoria, and Clethra arborea (native to Madeira Island). From Wordnik.com. [Azores temperate mixed forests] Reference
After passing over this extensive level, hard, wet savanna, we crossed a fine brook or rivulet; the water cool and pleasant; its banks adorned with varieties of trees and shrubs, particularly the delicate Cyrilla racemifiora, Chionanthus, Clethra, Nyssa sylvatica, Andromeda nitida, Andromeda formosissima: and here were great quantities of a very. From Wordnik.com. [Travels Through North & South Carolina, Georgia, East & West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges, or Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the Chactaws; Containing An Account of the Soil and Natural Productions of Those Regions, Together with Observations on the Manners of the Indians.] Reference
Pepperbush, Sweet Clethra alnifolia 290. From Wordnik.com. [The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Eastern United States] Reference
Clethra, absence in Azores. From Wordnik.com. [More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2] Reference
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia). From Wordnik.com. [post-gazette.com - News] Reference
Clethra spp. From Wordnik.com. [The Japanese Beetles have arrived — UGH!! « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog] Reference
Clethra fagifolia. From Wordnik.com. [Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1] Reference
Clethra tomentosa, 379. From Wordnik.com. [Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and Agricultural. Being also a Medical Botany of the Confederate States; with Practical Information on the Useful Properties of the Trees, Plants, and Shrubs] Reference
Clethra, 285. From Wordnik.com. [Prodromus stirpium in horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium] Reference
Clethra, alder-leaved, 62. alnifolia, 62. From Wordnik.com. [Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies.] Reference
Among the shrubs are Elder, Spirea, Clethra, Sumach, Dogwood, and others equally as desirable. From Wordnik.com. [Amateur Gardencraft A Book for the Home-Maker and Garden Lover] Reference
The rich, diverse shrub flora persists here but is characterized by species of Acer, Berberis, Clethra, Enkianthus, Euonymus, Hydrangea, Photinia, Rhododendron, Rubus, Betula, and Sorbus. From Wordnik.com. [Northern Triangle temperate forests] Reference
Cichorium Intybus, Clethra alnifolia, Colchicum autumnale, C. variegatum, Coreopsis auriculata, C. grandiflora, c. lanceolata, C. tenuifolia, Cornus canadensis, Corydalis lutea, Cyananthus lobatus. From Wordnik.com. [Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies.] Reference
Think of the long list of wild-flowers where the Latin name is spontaneously used by all who speak of the flower: as, Arethusa, Aster, Cistus, ( "after the fall of the cistus-flower,") Clematis, Clethra, Geranium, Iris, Lobdia, Bhodora. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 42, April, 1861] Reference
Cichorium Intybus, Clethra alnifolia, Coreopsis auriculata, C. grandiflora, C. lanceolata, C. tenuifolia, Cornus canadensis, Corydalis lutea, Dianthus deltoides D. hybridus, Edraianthus dalmaticus, Erigeron caucasicus, E. glaucum, Eryngium giganteum, Erysimum pumilum, F.stuca glauca, F.nkia albo-marginata, F. Sieboldi, G.lax aphylla, G.lega officinalis, G. persica liliacina, G.ntiana asclepiadea, G. Burseri, G. gelida, G.llenia trifoliata, G.nerium argenteum, Harpalium rigidum. From Wordnik.com. [Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies.] Reference
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