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Flowers
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| Euonymus latifolius | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Euonymus |
| Species: | E. latifolius |
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| Euonymus latifolius | |
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Euonymus latifolius, or the broad-leaved spindle tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. [3] It is native to the Mediterranean region, south-central Europe, the Caucasus, and the Middle East as far as Iran, and it has been introduced to Ireland, Great Britain, and Belgium. [2] A shrub with a rounded growth form reaching 2.5 to 4 m (8 to 13 ft), it is typically found in shrublands, and in rocky habitats such as inland cliffs and mountain peaks. [3] [1] In the wild, it requires shade; too much sunlight can prove lethal. [4] A low maintenance choice for a number of landscaping and garden applications, it is available from commercial nurseries. [3]
