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Bridewort

Spiraea salicifolia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rosaceae ›Genus: Spiraea

About

Spiraea salicifolia, the bridewort, willow-leaved meadowsweet, spice hardhack, or Aaron's beard, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. A shrub, it is native to east-central Europe, Kazakhstan, all of Siberia, the Russian Far East, Mongolia, northern China, Korea, and Japan, and it has been widely introduced to the rest of Europe and to eastern North America. It has been cultivated since the 1500s for hedges and similar applications, but is not particularly well-behaved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bridewort?
The scientific name of Bridewort is Spiraea salicifolia.
What kingdom does Bridewort belong to?
Bridewort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Bridewort belong to?
Bridewort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Bridewort belong to?
Bridewort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Bridewort belong to?
Bridewort belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does Bridewort belong to?
Bridewort belongs to the family Rosaceae.
What genus does Bridewort belong to?
Bridewort belongs to the genus Spiraea.