Species
Cotoneaster microphyllus
Etymology
Cotoneaster: From cotoneus an old Latin name for the quince, and possibly aster, corruption of adinstar 'resembling', i.e. quince-like
Common Name(s)
Cotoneaster
Family
Rosaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Similar Taxa
Leaves up to 10-(14) x 4-(6) mm; plant to c. 1m high with stems prostrate or decumbent; inflorescences of 1-(2) flowers
Year Naturalised
1940
Origin
W. and C. China and Himalayas
This page last updated on 30 Jul 2014