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Lagerstroemia L. (Lythraceae)

A genus of fifty-three to fifty-six species of trees; tropical se. Asia and Australia.

One non-native species occurs in North Carolina: Lagerstroemia indica (Crape myrtle).

Bark of Lagerstroemia indica
Bark of Lagerstroemia indica (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twigs of Lagerstroemia indica (coming soon)
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Leaves of Lagerstroemia indica (coming soon)
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Flowers and leaves of Lagerstroemia indica (Copyright W. Cook)
expand/contract button Fruits of Lagerstroemia indica
Fruits of Lagerstroemia indica (coming soon)
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N.C. distribution of Lagerstroemia indica (coming soon)
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*Lagerstroemia indica (Crape myrtle)
(Rare [in the wild]; commonly cultivated, persistent around old plantings, weakly spreading; native of Asia; Fl: Jun-Sep)