Forsythia
Forsythia
Forsythia (pronunciation: /fɔːrˈsaɪθiə/) is a genus of flowering plants in the olive family, Oleaceae. It is named after William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist who was royal head gardener and a founding member of the Royal Horticultural Society.
Etymology
The name Forsythia is derived from the name of William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist who was a founding member of the Royal Horticultural Society. The genus was named in his honor by the botanist Martin Vahl.
Description
Forsythia are deciduous shrubs typically growing to a height of 1–3 m (3 ft 3 in–9 ft 10 in) and, rarely, up to 6 m (20 ft) with rough grey-brown bark. The leaves are borne oppositely and are usually simple, though sometimes trifoliate with a basal pair of small leaflets. The flowers are produced in the early spring before the leaves, bright yellow with a deeply four-lobed corolla, the petals joined only at the base. These become pendant in rainy weather thus shielding the reproductive parts.
Species
There are about 11 species, mostly native to eastern Asia, but one native to southeastern Europe. The most commonly cultivated species is Forsythia x intermedia, a hybrid of F. suspensa and F. viridissima.
Related Terms
- Oleaceae: The olive family, which includes the Forsythia genus.
- Royal Horticultural Society: A UK charity established to share the best in gardening.
- Forsythia x intermedia: The most commonly cultivated species of Forsythia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forsythia
- Wikipedia's article - Forsythia
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