Biology:Paxistima

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Short description: Genus of shrubs

Paxistima
Paxistima myrsinites 15620.JPG
Paxistima myrsinites
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Paxistima
Raf.
Species

2 (see text)

Synonyms
  • Oreophila Nutt.
  • Raf. Pachistima

Paxistima is a small genus of shrubs in the family Celastraceae containing two North American species.

  • Paxistima canbyi (Canby's mountain-lover) is an uncommon shrub native to the Appalachians and surrounding areas in the United States.
  • Paxistima myrsinites (Oregon boxleaf) is widespread across western North America.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q927689 entry