Lindleya
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Lindleya is a genus of Mexican evergreen
trees of the family Rosaceae
. The sole species, L. mespiloides, grows to a height of 6 metres (19.7 ft) and bears solitary white fragrant flowers in summer.
Evergreen
In botany, an evergreen plant is a plant that has leaves in all seasons. This contrasts with deciduous plants, which completely lose their foliage during the winter or dry season.There are many different kinds of evergreen plants, both trees and shrubs...
trees of the family Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Rosaceae are a medium-sized family of flowering plants, including about 2830 species in 95 genera. The name is derived from the type genus Rosa. Among the largest genera are Alchemilla , Sorbus , Crataegus , Cotoneaster , and Rubus...
. The sole species, L. mespiloides, grows to a height of 6 metres (19.7 ft) and bears solitary white fragrant flowers in summer.