Distylium myricoides explained

Distylium myricoides is a species in the genus Distylium in the family Hamamelidaceae. It is native to southern China.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Distylium myricoides is a woody evergreen perennial shrub or small tree. It flowers from April-June, and fruits from June-August.

Etymology

Distylium is derived from Greek and means 'two styles'. The name is in reference to the plant's prominent, separate styles.^[3]

Myricoides means 'resembling Myrica.

Notes and References

1. 430633-1 . Distylium myricoides Hemsl..
2. Web site: Distylium myricoides . RHS Gardening . 2022-03-27 .
3. Book: Gledhill, David . 2008 . The Names of Plants . Cambridge University Press . 9780521866453 . 144, 267.