All About Fuchsias
The who, what, where, how and why of them.
Fuchsia is a genus of shrubby, flowering plants in the Onagraceae, the Evening Primrose family, of the order Myrtales. There are 108 species with 122 taxa scientifically recognized and grouped into 12 sections. The pendulous flowers are decorative and profusely borne during the summer, or even all year. This has led to their early introduction and widespread use, especially as interspecific hybrids, in gardens.
The who, what, where, how and why of them.
Fuchsia is a genus of shrubby, flowering plants in the Onagraceae, the Evening Primrose family, of the order Myrtales. There are 108 species with 122 taxa scientifically recognized and grouped into 12 sections. The pendulous flowers are decorative and profusely borne during the summer, or even all year. This has led to their early introduction and widespread use, especially as interspecific hybrids, in gardens.
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