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Pieris floribunda is a North American species of broadleaf evergreen shrub, a member of the fetterbush genus in the blueberry family (Ericaceae). It is commonly known in North America as mountain fetterbush [ 3 ] or mountain andromeda . [ 4 ]
The leaves are spirally arranged, often appearing to be in whorls at the end of each shoot with bare stretches of shoot below; they are lanceolate-ovate, 2–10 cm (0.8–3.9 in) long and 1.0–3.5 cm (0.4–1.4 in) broad, leathery textured, and with an entire or serrated margin. The young leaves in spring are typically brightly coloured.
A vigorous evergreen shrub to 4 m (13 ft) in height, its leaves open red in early spring, turning green later. The trusses of creamy white flowers open at the same time as the young leaves. Like all pieris, it prefers a partially shaded spot in acid pH soil.
Across Middle Tennessee, leaves are expected to begin changing color by early October, partial peak will take place in mid-October while the most beautiful sights will take place during Oct. 21-28 ...
[3] [4] Each flower is about 5 to 6 mm long and its clusters with their long blooming season [4] provide a decorative effect against the young red leaves. The flowers usually last two or three weeks. The plant is poisonous if consumed. [3] [4] [5] The toxicity is a result of the grayanotoxins contained by the flowers and
Pieris phillyreifolia, commonly known as the climbing fetterbush, is a shrubby vine. An evergreen perennial in the Ericaceae family, [ 2 ] it has white flowers. It grows in the southeastern United States. [ 3 ]
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis exited the Titans' game against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter with an apparent shoulder injury.
Pieris oleracea, or more commonly known as the mustard white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae native to a large part of Canada and the northeastern United States. The nearly all-white butterfly is often found in wooded areas or open plains.