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Kolkwitzia amabilis

Beauty Bush, Beautybush
Other regional names: Cold Whiskey Plant
  • Cold Whiskey Plant
Also known as: Kolkwitzia amabilis var. calicina Pamp. +3 more
  • Kolkwitzia amabilis var. calicina Pamp.
  • Kolkwitzia amabilis var. tomentosa Pamp.
  • Kolkwitzia amarabilis Graebner
  • Linnaea amabilis (Graebn.) Christenh.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Kolkwitzia amabilis (commonly known as Beauty-Bush) is a shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, Austria, Germany, Italy, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont

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