Azara serrata
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| Azara serrata | |
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| Azara serrata foliage and fruit | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Salicaceae |
| Genus: | Azara |
| Species: | A. serrata |
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| Azara serrata | |
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Azara serrata, the saw-toothed azara, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae.[2][3] It is endemic to Chile. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 4 m (13 ft), with glossy serrated leaves and clusters of scented yellow flowers in summer. In temperate regions it requires a sheltered position.[4]
Two varieties are accepted:[2]
- Azara serrata var. fernandeziana (Gay) Reiche – Juan Fernández Islands
- Azara serrata var. serrata – central and southern Chile
This species has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5]
