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Schizophragma

Schizophragma

9.9
A climbing shrub with white flower clusters that gardeners use to cover walls
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species in the Schizophragma genus are native to East Asia.

Examples

  • The climbing habit of Schizophragma makes it ideal for covering walls and pergolas.

  • The Schizophragma plant is known for its beautiful white flowers.

  • Schizophragma is prized in gardens for its attractive foliage and clusters of white flowers.

  • Many gardeners love Schizophragma for its climbing ability.

  • Schizophragma is prized in gardens for its attractive foliage and clusters of white flowers.

  • Many gardeners love Schizophragma for its climbing ability and decorative appeal.

  • The climbing habit of Schizophragma makes it an excellent choice for vertical gardens.

Compounds

Schizophragma hydrangeoides
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing shrub from East Asia with sticky roots and clusters of small white flowers

Surface Forms

Schizophragma singular
Schizophragmas plural

Etymology

Schizophragma comes from Greek parts schizo- ('split') and -phragma ('fence' or 'barrier'). A helpful way to remember the name is to picture the climbing shrub making little 'split fences' of leaves or flower clusters along a wall, which fits the way it grows.