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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (10/20/20):
Fatsia japonica
FAMILY
Araliaceae
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PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Fatsia japonica
FAMILY
Araliaceae
COMMON NAME:
Japanese Aralia, Fatsia, paperplant
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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (10/20/20):
Fatsia japonica
FAMILY
Araliaceae
(?)
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Fatsia japonica
FAMILY
Araliaceae
4489
Shrub
Perennial
Habitat: Suburban woodlands, per Weakley's Flora
Non-native: Japan
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LEAVES:
Simple - palmately 7-9 lobed
Alternate
Leaves have petioles.
FLOWER:
WinterFall
White
5 petals
5 stamens
Inferior ovary
Inflorescence a panicle of umbels
FRUIT:
Spring?
Drupe
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