Snow wreath. Niviusia alabamensis , Rosaceae. This rare species has not been recorded in Missouri since it was found in 1918 near Poplar Bluff near the Arkansas state line. Its showy white flowers come out in April. If you happen to see it in flower, look closely to see that there are no petals. The white structures that look like petals are stamens (pollen-producing organs). Conspicuous not just in the spring, Neviusia retains green leaves into November after most other shrubs have changed in color or have dropped their leaves.
This rare species has not been recorded in Missouri since it was found in 1918 near Poplar Bluff near the Arkansas state line. Its showy white flowers come out in April. If you happen to see it in flower, look closely to see that there are no petals. The white structures that look like petals are stamens (pollen-producing organs). Conspicuous not just in the spring, Neviusia retains green leaves into November after most other shrubs have changed in color or have dropped their leaves.
Erected by Missouri Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 38° 36.681′ N, 90° 15.562′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. Marker can be reached from Shaw Boulevard west of Tower Grove Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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