Diervilla rivularis
Diervilla rivularis is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family known by the common names mountain bush-honeysuckle and hairy bush-honeysuckle. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is limited to the southern Appalachian Mountains. It occurs in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. It is extirpated from North Carolina.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Diervilla |
| Species: | D. rivularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Diervilla rivularis Gattinger | |
This plant grows in moist wooded areas and disturbed areas such as roadsides.[2] It occurs at middle to higher elevations in its range.[1]
The plant is considered "somewhat threatened" by habitat loss and other threats.[1]
Gallery
Diervilla rivularis 'Honeybee' a cultivar grown for its gold/yellow foliage.
Diervilla rivularis 'Kodiak Black' grown for its bronze reddish foliage.
References
- Diervilla rivularis. The Nature Conservancy.
- Diervilla rivularis. Center for Plant Conservation.
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