Pieris nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) Makino
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 8: 213 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285907
Common Names
- Dwarf Andromeda
- Dwarf Lily-of-the-Valley
- Pieris nana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pieris nana (also called dwarf andromeda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada, typically found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It typically grows to 3-6 feet in height and has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pieris nana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pieris nana has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark and round, and its seedlings have thin, green stems with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pieris nana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Pieris nana
Pieris nana is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and woodlands.
Pieris nana FAQ
What type of plant is Pieris nana?
Pieris nana is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae.
Where is Pieris nana found?
Pieris nana is found in North America.
What are the uses of Pieris nana?
Pieris nana is used for medicinal and culinary purposes.
Species in the Pieris genus
Pieris amamioshimensis, Pieris chapaensis, Pieris coreana, Pieris cubensis, Pieris doyonensis, Pieris fauriei, Pieris floribunda, Pieris formosa, Pieris formosana, Pieris griffithiana, Pieris huana, Pieris huiana, Pieris japonica, Pieris koidzumiana, Pieris labordei, Pieris langbianensis, Pieris longicornu, Pieris morrisonensis, Pieris nana, Pieris phillyreifolia, Pieris pilosa, Pieris popowii, Pieris shanica, Pieris sinensis, Pieris swinhoei,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.