Cotoneaster integrifolius
| Cotoneaster integrifolius | |
|---|---|
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| Cotoneaster integrifolius leaves and fruits | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Cotoneaster |
| Species: | C. integrifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Cotoneaster integrifolius (Roxb.) G.Klotz | |
Cotoneaster integrifolius, known as entire-leaved cotoneaster,[1] is a species of Cotoneaster that is a low growing shrub. It has been grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and public rock gardens. It has been introduced to Ireland, but has become naturalised. It produces a red berry-like pome fruit that are an important food source for birds that disperse the seeds in their droppings. They are sometimes grown as a hedge for home security.
References
- ↑ "BSBI List 2007" (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
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