Physocarpus opulifolius

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common ninebark
Inflorescences on cv. 'Luteus'
Inflorescences on cv. 'Luteus'
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Spiraeoideae
Genus: Physocarpus
Species: P. opulifolius
Binomial name
Physocarpus opulifolius

Physocarpus opulifolius (common ninebark) is a plant in the rose family, Rosaceae.

[edit] Description

Physocarpus opulifolius is a shrub with alternate, simple leaves, on arching stems. The flowers are white, borne in spring.