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Andromeda (Fetterbush)

Pieris sp.

Photo by R.Garcia
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Field Notes

Description:

Andromedas (Family ERICACEAE, Order Ericales) are native to mountain regions of eastern and southern Asia, eastern North America and Cuba. The genus name derives from Pieria, a place in Greece, according to Greek mythology the home of the Muses.

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Pieris (plant)

Species ID Suggestions

Andromeda

Pieris sp. / hybrid

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Comments (2)
Maria dB
Nice spotting of a lovely plant

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2014

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